Las Vegas, widely recognized by its colloquial name "Vegas," stands as the 25th most populous city in the United States, the largest in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. It is located in the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area, the most extensive enclave in the greater Mojave Desert, and the second most extensive in the southwestern region of the country. As an internationally acclaimed resort city, Las Vegas boasts a range of attractions, including gambling, shopping, high-end dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley serves as Nevada's primary hub for finance, commerce, and culture.
The city has proclaimed itself the "Entertainment Capital of the World" and is celebrated for its lavish and expansive casino-hotels and associated recreational activities. Las Vegas ranks among the top three destinations in the United States for business conventions and is a global leader in the hospitality industry. In fact, it lays claim to more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other destination worldwide