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Real estate can be a great investment! As you are getting ready to move or invest in real estate in Las Vegas, there are some unique and interesting facts about the town that you should know.

Did you know that...

"Las Vegas is Spanish for "the meadows" and was founded by Mormon missionaries."

Hoover Dam was the first and largest tourist attraction in Las Vegas until the legalization of gambling in the 1930's.

According to the U.S. census bureau, Nevada is growing at a faster rate than any other state.

"Every hour 24 hours, 365 days a year, another two acres of Las Vegas land are developed for commercial or residential use."

"Developers of master-planned communities that dot Las Vegas' landscape are running out of new street names. Two phone books are printed every year to keep up with all the new residents and businesses."

"Las Vegas is situated at the southern tip of Nevada in the Great Basin - the western region between the Sierra Nevada and Wasatch mountain ranges - which contains isolated mountains and has no drainage to the ocean. Official elevation of the city is 2,174 feet."

Las Vegas encompasses 84 square miles and Las Vegas Valley spans 514 square miles.

Nevada's state colors are silver and blue, its state rock is sandstone and its state song is "Home Means Nevada" by Bertha Rafferto.

For people that love the outdoors, Las Vegas is the place to be. Close to Red Rock Canyon and Mt. Charleston, hikers, climbers, skiiers and nature enthusiasts will be thrilled by the natural beauty that the Nevada landscape has to offer. The Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire and Death Valley are also just a short distance from the main strip.

"Low humidity along with ideal spring and fall temperatures make Las Vegas a great place to visit any time of the year. The average year round temperature is 80 degrees, and Las Vegas is one of the sunniest cities in the U.S. with an average 320 days of sunshine per year."
(source: http://www.las-vegas-nevada-home.org)

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