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Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally known vacation, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. It was established in 1905 and officially became a city in 1911. It was the largest U.S. city founded in the 20th century. The name Las Vegas is often applied to the unincorporated areas of Clark County that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip. More »
From: Cities in Nevada  | Cities in the Mojave Desert  | Clark County, Nevada  | County seats in Nevada  | Las Vegas, Nevada  | Settlements established in 1905  |
Las Vegas
Las Vegas from the Spanish word for ''the meadows'' for the United States usages and from ''vega'' ''meadow'' < Iberian ''vaica'' or ''baika'' ''meadow'' < Iberian ''ibai'' ''river'' in other places. *United States **Las Vegas is considered a brand for marketing the city in Nevada and the surrounding areas **The city of Las Vegas, Nevada **The city of Las Vegas, New Mexico **Las Vegas Township is all areas in Clark County, Nevada not in an incorporated city **The Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas,... More »
Las Vegas (TV series)
''Las Vegas'' is a critically-acclaimed dramatic comedy television series about a team of people working in the fictional Montecito Resort and Casino in Las Vegas — dealing with issues that arise within the working environment, ranging from valet parking and restaurant management to casino security. The show debuted on September 22, 2003 on NBC, immediately following the popular ''Fear Factor'' series. It also airs in over 70 countries. The show uses the style of camera work popularized by... More »
From: 2003 television program debuts  | Gambling television programs  | Shows on hiatus  | Television series by CBS Paramount Television  | Television series by NBC Universal Television  | Television shows set in Nevada  |
Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is 4 mi of Las Vegas Boulevard South and has been designated an All-American Road. Only part of The Strip is located within the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada: the section north of Sahara Ave. The section south of Sahara Ave. is in Clark County's unincorporated Township of Paradise, Nevada. However, The Strip is often what people mean when they say they are going to Las Vegas. Many of the largest hotel, casino and resort properties in the world are located on The... More »
From: All-American Roads  | Landmarks in Nevada  | Las Vegas Strip  | Nevada Scenic Byways  | Paradise, Nevada  |
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located at 7000 Las Vegas Boulevard North in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a 1,200 acre complex of four different tracks for automobile racing. The complex is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which is a company located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The complex is home to several race teams. Currently, March, 2005, the track is open two nights a week for locals to drag race. This is an effort to get this activity off of local streets and into a safer environment. More »
From: Champ Car race tracks  | Drag racing venues  | Indy Racing League tracks  | Motor racing venues in the United States  | NASCAR tracks  | Sports in Las Vegas  | Sports venues in Las Vegas  |
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a public, coeducational university located in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, known for its programs in engineering, English, hotel administration, and management information systems. The university is ranked in the category of Doctoral/Research Universities–Intensive by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The 337-acre UNLV campus is located on Maryland Parkway in southeastern Las Vegas about 2.5 km east of the Las Vegas Strip. More »
From: American Association of State Colleges and Universities  | Educational institutions established in 1957  | Mountain West Conference  | Music venues in Las Vegas  | Oak Ridge Associated Universities  | Schools of informatics  | University of Nevada, Las Vegas  |
Leaving Las Vegas
''Leaving Las Vegas'' is a 1995 romantic drama film about a relationship between a suicidal alcoholic and a prostitute from Las Vegas, starring Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue, respectively. The film was directed and written by Mike Figgis, based on a semi-autobiographical novel by John O'Brien. Two weeks after the production of the film had started, O'Brien committed suicide. A halt of the project was considered, but work on the film was continued as a memorial of sorts. More »
From: 1995 films  | Films about suicide  | Films based on biographies  | Films directed by Mike Figgis  | Films featuring a Best Actor Academy Award winning performance  | Films shot in Super 16  | Romantic drama films  |
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas metropolitan area, includes the Las Vegas Valley a 600 square mile basin, and surrounding areas, that are part of Clark County in southern Nevada. The area contains the largest concentration of people in the state. The history of the Las Vegas metropolitan area largely coincides with the history of the city of Las Vegas. Las Vegas when used as a brand, generally covers the area in this article. In 2007, the Las Vegas brand was the second most recognized brand behind G... More »
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Las Vegas, New Mexico
Las Vegas is a city in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. Once two separate towns, West Las Vegas and East Las Vegas , divided by the Gallinas River, retain distinct characters and separate, rival, school districts. The population was 14,565 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of San Miguel County. Las Vegas is the home of New Mexico Highlands University. It is also a venue used by the IBNA for teacher training, perhaps due to the proximity of the Armand Hammer United... More »
From: Cities in New Mexico  | County seats in New Mexico  | Micropolitan areas of New Mexico  | San Miguel County, New Mexico  | Santa Fe Trail  |
Las Vegas Bowl
The Las Vegas Bowl is an NCAA-sanctioned Division I-A post-season college football bowl game that has been played annually at 40,000-seat Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1992. Since 2001, the game has featured a matchup of teams from the Pac-10 and Mountain West conferences. From 1992 to 1996, matchups featured teams from the Big West and Mid American Conference. From 1997 to 1998, matchups featured a representative from the Western Athletic Conference and an at-large bid. More »
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (novel)
''Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream'' is a novel by Hunter S. Thompson, illustrated by Ralph Steadman. Because of its roots in autobiographical incidents, the book is often considered a roman à clef. The story follows its protagonist, Raoul Duke, and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, as they descend on Las Vegas to chase the American Dream through a drug-induced haze. The novel first appeared as a two-part series in ''Rolling Stone'' magazine in... More »
From: 1973 novels  | Autobiographical novels  | Books by Hunter S. Thompson  |
Las Vegas Sun
The ''Las Vegas Sun'' is one of Las Vegas, Nevada's two daily newspapers. It is owned by the Greenspun family and is affiliated with Greenspun Media Group. The paper was published in the afternoons on weekdays from 1990-2005. The paper is now included as a section of the ''Las Vegas Review-Journal'' and continues operating exclusively on its website. More »
From: Newspapers in Las Vegas  | Publications established in 1950  |
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The ''Las Vegas Review-Journal'', also known as the ''R-J'', is published in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the largest circulating daily newspaper in Nevada, and one of two daily newspapers in Las Vegas . It has a daily circulation of 187,881 and a Sunday circulation of approximately 219,228. It is the flagship publication of the Stephens Media Group. The ''Review-Journal'' takes a libertarian editorial stance, particularly compared to the ''Las Vegas Sun'', with which it has a joint... More »
From: Newspapers in Las Vegas  | Publications established in 1909  |
Vega (Street Fighter)
Vega, known as in Japan, is one of the bosses of the ''Street Fighter'' fighting game series. The style Vega uses to fight is loosely based on Zipota and Savate, both used as a means of self-discipline and defense by unarmed Spanish noblemen, sailors and honor guards of established families. More »
From: Fictional henchmen  | Fictional ninja  | Spanish video game characters  | Street Fighter characters  |
North Las Vegas, Nevada
North Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 115,488, with a United States Census Bureau estimate of 176,635 as of 2005, and a Clark County estimate of 202,520 as of July 1, 2006 . More »
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