Las Vegas
Fun Facts
Las VegasState: Nevada
Country: United States
Las Vegas by the Numbers:
Population: 503,188 (city); 1,485,855 (metro area)
Average winter temperature: 45-51°F / 7-10.5°C
Average summer temperature: 84-91°F / 29-33°C
Annual rainfall: 4.1 inches / 10.4 centimeters
Days of sunshine: 310
Area: 85 square miles / 220 square kilometers
Elevation: 2178 feet / 664 meters
Average number of conventions per year: 4.000
Quick Facts:
Major industries: Mining, manufacturing (gaming equipment, chemicals, aerospace products), gaming, conventions and tourism
Country dialing code: 1
Area code: 702
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.
Time zone: GMT -8 (GMT -7 during daylight savings)
Did You Know?
Las Vegas is Spanish for "the fertile valley".
More than 100,000 marriage licenses are issued in the city each year.
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