Las Vegas, often referred to colloquially as Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and serves as the county seat of Clark County. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 641,903, making it the 24th-most populous city in the United States. The surrounding metropolitan area is estimated to have 2.4 million residents, ranking it as the 29th-largest metropolitan area in the country.
The city is an internationally renowned resort destination recognized primarily for its nightlife, entertainment, fine dining, shopping, and gambling. While many of these major venues are situated in downtown Las Vegas, a significant portion is located on the Las Vegas Strip, which sits outside the official city limits within the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester. The broader Las Vegas Valley functions as the primary financial, commercial, and cultural hub for the state of Nevada.