In which desert is Las Vegas located?
AnswerMojave Desert
Las Vegas sits in a valley of the Mojave Desert.
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7 fact-checked facts about Las Vegas, Nevada, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the capital of Nevada?
AnswerCarson City
Carson City is Nevada's capital, even though Las Vegas is much larger.
Going deeper
Which of these is a nickname of Nevada?
AnswerThe Silver State
Silver discoveries like the Comstock Lode gave Nevada the nickname the Silver State.
Which conservation area just west of Las Vegas is known for red sandstone cliffs?
AnswerRed Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon lies minutes from the city; the other three are in Utah or on the Utah-Arizona border.
What kind of climate does Las Vegas have?
AnswerHot desert
Las Vegas gets very little rain and has hot summers, a classic hot desert climate.
Expert level
Much of the Las Vegas Strip lies outside city limits, in which unincorporated town?
AnswerParadise
Most Strip resorts are in the unincorporated town of Paradise, not the City of Las Vegas.
In what year was the city of Las Vegas founded?
Answer1905
Las Vegas was founded in 1905 when railroad land was auctioned off to create a town.
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