ENVIRONMENTS - SHAPE - PLACES LasVegas

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Location

Climate

Geographical Features

History

Changes to the Environment

Economy

Culture

Housing

Technology

Lifestyle

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LocationLas Vegas is a city in the state of Nevada,United States of America. The name “Las Vegas” is Spanish for “The Meadows”. It issituated in the Mojave Desert. It is sometimessimply known as Vegas. It is in the Northern Hemisphere.

ClimateLas Vegas is in the Desert Biome of the Mojave Desert. It has long, very hot summers and short, mild to chilly winters. Las Vegas is one of the sunniest, driest and least humid places in North America.

Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

High ºC 14 17 21 26 31 38 41 39 35 28 19 14

Low ºC 1 4 7 11 16 21 23 23 19 12 6 1

Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

mm 13 11 10 5 5 5 11 14 8 6 11 8

36.1699ºN, 115.1398ºWSource: Wikipedia

Average high/low temperature for Las Vegas. Source: Holiday weather.com, Wikipedia

Average rainfall for Las Vegas. Source: Holiday weather.com, Wikipedia


Geographical FeaturesLas Vegas is situated in the Mojave Desert. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides. The mountains act as abarrier to stop moisture from the Pacific Ocean moving inland so it has a low rainfall. The landscape is rocky with desert vegetation and wildlife. It can have flash floods.Nevada is the third largest earthquakeprone zone in the USA. Over the next 50 years there is a 10-20% chance ofan earthquake within 50km of Las Vegas.

Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas

Las Vegas city aerial view


Hoover Dam

HistoryNative Americans, the Paiute tribe, were the first people to live in the area. In 1829, a Mexican scout named it “Las Vegas” (Spanish for the meadows) because wild grasses watered by desert springs made it look like a meadow.In 1854 a church group, the Mormons, built farms there and in 1864 the US army built a fort.The city was founded in 1905 but it was just a small settlement where people often stopped over on their way to Las Angeles.

In 1931 the Hoover Dam was built nearby. Nevada had legalised casinos and downtown Las Vegas became an entertainment area for dam workers. Gambling was banned in nearby California so people began travelling to Las Vegas for vacations, recreation and entertainment. Business was so successful that many luxurious resorts were built. Las Vegas is still regarded as the entertainment capital of the world.


Las Vegas, a city in the desert Stucco modern home, Las Vegas

Changes to the EnvironmentThe natural springs which early settlers used for water have since dried up. Underground water is still used but must be brought up to the surface from wells. Most of the water supply comes from the Colorado River. It is pumped down a pipeline. Water is important to Las Vegas. People are encouraged to conserve water by converting their gardens from lawns to desert type landscapes.Source: Wikipedia


EconomyThe economy of Las Vegas is driven by tourism, gaming and conventions. These then support the retail and restaurant industries.• POPULATION ESTIMATES. July 1, 2016 (V2016) - Las Vegas city, Nevada: 632,912• AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES for all industries by county.

Las Vegas Area. 3rd quater 2016 (U.S. = $1027; Area = $947)Sources: www.census.gov/quickfacts, www.bls.gov

Las Vegas area employment(numbers in thousands) Apr. 2017

Change from Apr 2013 to Apr 2017Number Percent

Total nonfarm 977.0 31.0 3.3Mining and logging 0.3 0.0 0.0

Construction 61.9 8.5 15.9Manufacturing 22.3 0.5 2.3

Trade, transportation, and utilities 167.8 -0.4 -0.2Information 11.1 -0.5 -4.3

Financial activities 50.4 2.2 4.6Professional and business services 139.3 6.1 4.6

Education and health services 95.5 5.1 5.6Leisure and hospitality 293.3 5.8 2.0

Other services 31.9 1.6 5.3 Government 103.2 2.1 2.1


CultureClark County and Las Vegas resident profilesSource: www.census.gov

Clark County Las Vegas

Race and Ethnicity % %White 45.0 45.9

African American/Black 10.3 10.6American Indian 0.4 0.4

Asian 9.3 6.2Pacific Islander 0.7 0.6Hispanic/Latino 30.9 33.2

More than one race 3.3 3.0Other 0.2 0.2


Housing - 2017Traditionally, housing consisted of single-family detached homes.More apartment blocks have recently been built.

Price: $299,900

4 3 2 197 sq ft / 2614 sq ft lot

Price: $289,988

3 2 3 2307 sq ft / 7405 sq ft lot

$1200 / month

3 2 2 1426 sq ft


TechnologyLas Vegas is a modern high-tech hub. Casinosdepend on technology to keep guests happy. The bright lights, sounds and displays of theresorts, security, gaming machines and restaurantsare all run using technology. The hospitality industry is also impacted by technology. Someresorts have self check-in kiosks and in-roomtablets to order food. In the future, robots could be used to fill jobs like cooks, servers, bartenders, tour guides and chefs. Las Vegasalso has a high number of technology companiesinvolved in gaming and telecommunications. Source: lasvegassun

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LifestyleLas Vegas is a holiday destination. It has more than 40 million visitors each year. It is known for its bright lights,glitzy shows, themed casinos and night life. It is the ultimate place to party. There is plenty to do and most places are open 24 hours a day. You can: • come face to face with sharks at the aquarium• horseback ride in Red Rock Canyon• fire a machine gun at the shooting centre• try out the heavy machinery playground.• see a show such as Cirque du Soleil• take a day trip to the Grand Canyon• ride the High Roller ferris wheel• eat at hundreds of

restaurants• shop at the

outlet malls • cool off at Wet ’n Wild • visit Madame Tussauds • zip line between hotels • relax in a spa • ride a Gondola• indoor skydive© Inquisitive Pty Ltd.

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