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Las Vegas and Clark County
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas and Clark County!
 One of the fastest growing areas in the country, Clark County welcomes more than 38 million tourists and more than 50,000 new residents each year. The cities of Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson, Mesquite and North Las Vegas, as well as 19 unincorporated communities, make up most of Clark County's more than 1.7 million residents. In fact, Clark County's population makes up 70 percent of the state's population.
The urban areas of Clark County's population provide services to a large unincorporated urban area that includes the Las Vegas Strip, McCarran International Airport, the Las Vegas Convention Center, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and many urban residential areas. More than 680,000 people live in unincorporated Clark County. Residents living south of Sahara Avenue (the municipal boundary for the city of Las Vegas), receive traditional urban services from the county.
The Clark County School District is the sixth largest in the nation and has more than 282,632 students and 301 elementary, middle and senior high schools. The area also boasts a number of parochial and private schools.
Clark County plays a major role in the areas of tourism, transportation, public health and flood control and education. The county also aids in the operation of McCarran International Airport, other local aviation facilities and oversees Southern Nevada's only public hospital, University Medical Center. In addition, Clark County provides services for unincorporated townships such as Laughlin and rural communities such as Goodsprings and Searchlight.
Home to the "entertainment capital of the world" and 14 of the nation's 15 largest hotels in 2004, Clark County experienced an economic impact from the tourism industry of $33 billion. Tourism drives the state's economy. Nearly 24 percent of the jobs in Clark County are in the hotel and gaming industries.
Clark County is home to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Hoover Dam, Mount Charleston and the Toiyabe National Forest, Red Rock Canyon, the Valley of Fire and many other parks, museums, recreational and cultural attractions.
Southern Nevada is home to several incorporated cities, including the city of Las Vegas. Each city is self-contained with its own city government, police and fire departments, hospitals, and school systems. The Las Vegas Valley is comprised of several jurisdictions and includes the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and unincorporated Clark County.
Las Vegas - The City
The fastest growing city in the U.S. for 15 straight years, the city of Las Vegas enjoys a world-wide reputation for its gaming and entertainment industries.
Factors contributing to the metro area's growth include the exceptional climate, a prosperous and stable economy and a wealth of job opportunities. World-class amenities include luxurious hotels, fine dining restaurants, amazing shopping experiences and sensational live entertainment venues. Las Vegas is also in close proximity to the Red Rock National Conservation area, Lake Mead National Recreation area, Toiyabe National Forest, Desert National Wildlife Range and the Colorado River.
In addition, the area has more than 50 performing arts centers and cultural organizations that enrich the lives of residents and visitors. For those on the fast track, the new 107,000-seat Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located just eight miles north of downtown Las Vegas, adds to the attraction of the area.
The university district contains reasonably-priced housing for University of Nevada, Las Vegas students as well as an eclectic selection of bookstores and cafes. The new Las Vegas Beltway connects the southeastern part of the Las Vegas Valley with the rest of the city. Residents enjoy the convenience of neighborhood restaurants, casinos, business centers and shopping areas.
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