In which state is Las Vegas located?

1. Las Vegas belongs to the state of Nevada in the United States.

2. Introduction

Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada, USA. It was founded on May 15, 1905. It is a huge city centered on the gambling industry. Famous for its tourism, shopping and vacation industries, it is one of the world's most famous resort destinations and has the reputation of "World Entertainment Capital" and "Wedding Capital". From a giant amusement park to a truly flesh-and-blood, lively city, Las Vegas has been transformed in 10 years, from a small village a hundred years ago to a giant tourist city.

3. Historical evolution

"Las Vegas" comes from Spanish, meaning "fertile green grassland", because Las Vegas is surrounded by desolate stone deserts and Gobi. It is the only oasis with spring water in the area. Because of the spring water, it has gradually become a post station for highways and a transfer station for railways. Las Vegas was built in 1854 by the Mormons who were in the western United States at that time. Later, the Mormons moved away and the American soldiers turned it into a military station, but the population here is still very small.

In 1829, Mexican traders discovered this huge valley and began to settle here. Then a group of Mormons from Utah immigrated here.

In 1888, the arrival of the Union Pacific Railway made the place gradually prosperous. A town was established.

On May 15, 1905, "Las Vegas" was officially established. After the discovery of gold and silver mines in Nevada, a large number of gold prospectors poured in, and Las Vegas began to prosper, but like other mining towns in the West, it was abandoned once the mines were mined. On January 1, 1910, all casinos and brothels were closed.

In the 1930s, the Hoover Dam was built 47 kilometers southeast of Las Vegas. Lake Mead behind the dam is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. The sufficient water and electricity supply also promoted the development of the city of Las Vegas. develop.

In 1931, during the Great Depression in the United States, in order to survive the economic difficulties, the Nevada State Assembly passed a bill legalizing gambling. Las Vegas became a gambling city and has risen rapidly since then. The main economic pillar of Las Vegas is the gaming industry. Since the casino is a gold rush bowl, tycoons from all over the United States have invested in building casinos in Las Vegas. Even Japanese tycoons, Arab princes, and famous actors have come to invest.

In 1946, a large casino appeared in Las Vegas. In the 1950s, it developed into a famous tourist destination featuring gambling, and in the 1960s, a desert health resort was opened. The city's economy mainly relies on tourism. There are many luxurious nightclubs, hotels, restaurants and casinos in the city, including the Charleston Entertainment District and the Canyons National Expo. On the outskirts of the city are mining areas and ranches, including the large-scale Nellis Air Force Base, the U.S. Energy Research Institute and the Development Agency's Nevada Test Site. Every year during the Heldorado Festival in May, residents dress in old western costumes and hold rodeos and parades.

In 1990, even Chinatown was settled in Las Vegas, and it soon became a gathering place for Asian Americans. Las Vegas became the fastest growing city in the United States.