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Downtown Las Vegas: The Fremont Street Experience outside of Binion's Horseshoe Casino

Downtown Las Vegas: The Fremont Street Experience outside of Binion's Horseshoe Casino

Golden Nugget Las Vegas

Golden Nugget Las Vegas

The south end of the Las Vegas Strip in 2003

The south end of the Las Vegas Strip in 2003

Interior of the Circus Circus Las Vegas casino. A major part of the city economy is based on tourism

Interior of the Circus Circus Las Vegas casino. A major part of the city economy is based on tourism...

Las Vegas City Hall in downtown Las Vegas

Las Vegas City Hall in downtown Las Vegas

Typical desert scene in the Las Vegas area

Typical desert scene in the Las Vegas area

The Las Vegas Monorail pulling into the Las Vegas Convention Center Station.

The Las Vegas Monorail pulling into the Las Vegas Convention Center Station.

Snowfall is rare but possible as seen December 2008.

Snowfall is rare but possible as seen December 2008.

Map of Las Vegas

Average monthly climate for Las Vegas

MonthAvg. Max Temp.Avg. Min Temp.Avg. Rainfall
January 57.2 °F 33.8 °F 0.55 in.
February 62.6 °F 39.2 °F 0.47 in.
March 68 °F 42.8 °F 0.51 in.
April 77 °F 50 °F 0.2 in.
May 87.8 °F 60.8 °F 0.2 in.
June 100.4 °F 69.8 °F 0.08 in.
July 105.8 °F 75.2 °F 0.35 in.
August 102.2 °F 73.4 °F 0.51 in.
September 95 °F 66.2 °F 0.28 in.
October 86 °F 53.6 °F 0.24 in.
November 68 °F 42.8 °F 0.43 in.
December 57.2 °F 33.8 °F 0.39 in.

Population history for Las Vegas

YearEstimated Population
2011 589,317
2010 584,539
2009 567,641
2008 562,849
2007 559,892
2006 552,855
2005 544,806
2004 534,168
2003 516,723
2002 507,219
2001 498,638
2000 484,487
1999 418,658
1998 405,245
1997 391,074
1996 372,849
1995 354,559
1994 336,380
1993 312,634
1992 297,326
1991 284,931
1990 260,561
1980 164,674
1970 125,787
1960 64,405
1950 24,624
1940 8,422
1930 5,165
1920 2,304
1910 945
1900 25
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Colleges and universities in Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Founded:1957
Enrollment:27,364 (2011)
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas
Founded:2003
International Academy of Design and Technology, Las Vegas
International Academy of Design and Technology, Las Vegas
Founded:2003
Academy of Hair Design
Academy of Hair Design
Academy of Healing Arts
Academy of Healing Arts
Kaplan College-Las Vegas Campus
Kaplan College-Las Vegas Campus

Books about Las Vegas

Storming Las Vegas: How a Cuban-Born, Soviet-Trained Commando Took Down the Strip to the Tune of Five World-Class Hotels, Three Armored Cars, and Millions of Dollars
Storming Las Vegas: How a Cuban-Born, Soviet-Trained Commando Took Down the Strip to the Tune of Five World-Class Hotels, Three Armored Cars, and Millions of Dollars
Author:John Huddy
Genre:True crime

Movies filmed in Las Vegas

TitleReleasedRatedGenre
The Hangover 2009 R (USA) Comedy film
21 2008 PG-13 (USA) Action/Adventure
Ocean's Thirteen 2007 PG-13 (USA) Crime Fiction
Rocky Balboa 2006 PG (USA) Action film
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 2005 PG-13 (USA) Romantic comedy
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story 2004 PG-13 (USA) Sports film
The Cooler 2003 R (USA) Romance Film
Rat Race 2001 PG-13 (USA) Adventure film
America's Sweethearts 2001 PG-13 (USA) Romantic comedy
3000 Miles to Graceland 2001 R (USA) Crime Fiction
Pay It Forward 2000 PG-13 (USA) Romance Film
Memento 2000 R (USA) Thriller
Con Air 1997 R (USA) Thriller
Mars Attacks! 1996 PG-13 (USA) Science Fiction
Casino 1995 R (USA) Crime Fiction
Showgirls 1995 NC-17 (USA) Sexploitation film
Leaving Las Vegas 1995 Erotica
Koyaanisqatsi 1983 Documentary
Ocean's 11 1960 Heist film
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What famous people were born in Las Vegas?
  • A:
    Famous people born here include:
    - Kevin Rose
    - Tishara Cousino
    - Jennifer Allan
    - Herculez Gomez
    - Charisma Carpenter
    - Jenna Jameson
    - Stephanie Romanov
  • Q:
    Las Vegas is included within which time zone?
  • A:
    This region is in the Pacific Time Zone.
  • Q:
    Where are interesting places to go in Las Vegas?
  • A:
    Tourist attractions include:
    - Sam Boyd Stadium
    - Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
    - Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
    - Stardust Resort & Casino
    - Las Vegas Strip
    - Chaparral High School, Las Vegas, Nevada
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