About Las Vegas

The name Las Vegas when translated into Spanish is "The Meadows". It was extablished in 1905, and included on 16 March 1911. Las Vegas is the capital city of the state of Nevada. It has a population of just under half a million and attracts over 35 million visitors every year, about 4 million of whom are convention delegates. It is without doubt the gambling capital of the world, famous for its casinos and poker tables.

In Las Vegas there are almost 13,000 gaming licenses, over 120,000 slot machines and nearly 4,000 gaming tables. Las Vegas is also a place where a great many people choose to get married. It boasts more than 35 wedding chapels and plays host to around one hundred thousand weddings every year.

Las Vegas is served by McCarran International Airport, conveniently located only one mile from the main Strip in Las Vegas, three and a half miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center and just 5 miles from Downtown Las Vegas. On a world wide stage McCarran International is the eighth most active airport in the world.

More than one thousand taxis work in the greater Las Vegas area combined with more than three hundred and twenty five limousines Public and private transport is also available by provate companies. Public transport is in the form of buses and 30 plus routes around Las Vegas are operated. So whether you choose public or private transport you will have little difficulty making your way around this bustling, exciting city. Just hold on to your wallet, as it is a place where even the most conservative and cautious are in danger of getting bitten by the gambling bug that is at the very heart of this flash city.

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