10 fun facts about the 'Sin City' Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada.

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Population approximately 661,000

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Las Vegas was founded in 1905.

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Summers are long, hot, and dry; winters are cool and dry.

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The city is located in the Mojave Desert.

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The famous Las Vegas Strip is actually outside of the Las Vegas city limits.

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Las Vegas is one of the brightest cities on Earth viewed from space.

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The city of Las Venturas in GTA San Andreas video game is actually based on Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas is the 24th most populous city in the US.

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Famous for its casinos and nightlife, Las Vegas is one of the most visited cities in the US. In 2019, Las Vegas was visited by nearly 43 million people.

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