North Las Vegas
Vegas's northern neighbor
North Las Vegas is a city in southern Nevada, part of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
It sits north of Las Vegas proper and has grown from a small settlement into one of Nevada's largest cities, with its own distinct identity despite often being grouped with its famous neighbor: She lives in North Las Vegas, not the Strip.
Absorbing territory into jurisdiction
- urbanizationPopulation shift toward cities
- sprawlExtend in disorderly fashion
- master-plannedDesigned as unified whole
- boomtownRapidly growing community
construction · real estate · housing boom · buildout · development · investment · rezoning · infrastructure
Southwestern American desert
- aridDevoid of water
- creosoteCoal-tar distillate for preservation
- Joshua treeMojave's signature yucca
- xeriscapingLow-irrigation garden design
desert tortoise · sagebrush · wash · arroyo · flash flood · monsoon · heat · sunbaked
Facility for wagering
- slotsNarrow elongated openings
- table gamesSeated casino activities
- sports bettingWagering on athletic contests
- poker roomGambling space for cards
players club · buffet · gaming revenue · blackjack · keno · video poker
Common Scottish surname
- Lake MeadMajor Colorado River reservoir
- ParadiseRealm of eternal bliss
- EnterpriseNamed vessel or brand
- WhitneySurname or mountain
Supermarionation rescue series
- airmenMilitary aviation personnel
- fighter jetsArmed military aircraft
- base housingMilitary installation residences
- veteransFormer armed forces members
flight demonstrations · military families · defense contractors · aviation · test range · servicemembers · deployment
annexation
Absorbing territory into jurisdiction
- urbanizationPopulation shift toward cities
- sprawlExtend in disorderly fashion
- master-plannedDesigned as unified whole
boomtown · construction · real estate · housing boom · buildout · development · investment · rezoning · infrastructure · tract homes
Mojave
Southwestern American desert
- aridDevoid of water
- creosoteCoal-tar distillate for preservation
- Joshua treeMojave's signature yucca
xeriscaping · desert tortoise · sagebrush · wash · arroyo · flash flood · monsoon · heat · sunbaked · parched
casino
Facility for wagering
- slotsNarrow elongated openings
- table gamesSeated casino activities
- sports bettingWagering on athletic contests
poker room · players club · buffet · gaming revenue · blackjack · keno · video poker
Henderson
Common Scottish surname
- Lake MeadMajor Colorado River reservoir
- ParadiseRealm of eternal bliss
- EnterpriseNamed vessel or brand
Thunderbirds
Supermarionation rescue series
- airmenMilitary aviation personnel
- fighter jetsArmed military aircraft
- base housingMilitary installation residences
veterans · flight demonstrations · military families · defense contractors · aviation · test range · servicemembers · deployment
North Las VegasThe Strip
Famous gaming boulevard
Las Vegas Strip · Bellagio · Caesars Palace · Henderson · Enterprise
North Las VegasLas Vegas Boulevard
Famous Nevada casino thoroughfare
Paradise · Monte Carlo · South Beach · Beverly Hills · Bellagio
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