Las Vegas is the 26^th largest city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city serves as the hub of the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city in the Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its fine dining, entertainment, gambling, shopping and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serve as the leading commercial, financial and cultural centre for Nevada.

The city bills itself as the "Entertainment Capital of the World," and it is well-known for its massive casino-hotels and related activities. It is a top three business convention destination in the United States and a World leader in the hospitality industry, with more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world. Today, Las Vegas is consistently ranked as one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. The city's tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the moniker "Sin City," and it has served as a popular setting for literature, films, television shows, and music videos.