Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada, U.S.A, and is among the country’s most vibrant tourist destinations. It is famous for its luxury casinos, live entertainment, and fine dining. It's located in the Mojave Desert of Southern Nevada. The city's tolerance for numerous forms of entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and it is famous for being the Entertainment Capital of the World. Some of the famous landmarks include the Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street Experience, Bellagio Fountains, and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

As of the 2010 census, the population of Las Vegas was 583,756, and in 2019, the estimated population was 651,319. According to the 2010 census, 47.9% of the population is white, 31.5% is Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% is African American, and 6.1% is Asian. Las Vegas is home to people from different ethnic backgrounds, and it is one of the most diverse cities in the United States. Las Vegas is one of the top tourist destinations in the world with over 42 million visitors in 2019. The Las Vegas Strip, which is a stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard, is the most visited tourist attraction in the world. The city also houses more than half of the 20 largest hotels in the world.

The city of Las Vegas is administered by a council-manager form of government, appointed by a mayor and four council members. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city and is responsible for enacting laws passed by the city council. The council members, who serve four-year terms, are elected by the residents of their respective wards. The city manager, who is appointed by the city council, oversees the operations of the city departments.

Las Vegas economy is primarily led by tourism, gaming, and conventions, which in turn feed the retail and restaurant industries. The city serves as the leading financial and commercial center for Nevada. In 2019, the Las Vegas valley’s gross metropolitan product (GMP) was over $112 billion. The city’s numerous resort hotels and casinos are the top employers in the city. In recent years, Las Vegas has seen a surge in high-tech industries and is now home to several notable tech companies.

The infrastructure of Las Vegas is designed to accommodate a large number of tourists. The city has one of the busiest airports in the world, the McCarran International Airport, and is served by a network of highways and an extensive city bus system. The city also has a monorail system that runs from the MGM Grand to SLS Las Vegas and a light rail system in downtown. Las Vegas is also home to the Las Vegas Convention Center, one of the largest convention centers in the world. The city's infrastructure is continuously upgraded to meet the demands of its growing population and tourism industry.