Las Vegas is a city in Southern Nevada, in the United States of America.
The seat of Clark County, Las Vegas serves as the center of one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. Its population has multiplied by a factor of 30 since the 1940s more than that of any other major American city.
Billed as the "Entertainment Capital of the World", Las Vegas is renowned for its lavish resorts and casinos, a dry and vigorous climate, and an assortment of indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
Las Vegas is also sometimes dubbed as the "Wedding Capital of the World", as it ranks first in the United States in the number of weddings performed annually. Dozens of unique wedding chapels, many of which offer a complete range of wedding packages and services, can be found throughout the Las Vegas area.