Facts & Figures

- Passport/Visa Requirements: All visitors to Las Vegas would require a valid passport and need to carry tickets and documents of onward or return journey. British citizens would not require visas provided the duration of their stay does not exceed 90 days.

However, UK passport holders with the endorsement British Protected Person, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Subject, British National (Overseas) Citizen or British Overseas Citizen would require visas. No visas are required for Canadian citizens. A valid passport or a certificate of citizenship or birth certificate would be sufficient for those arriving directly from Canada. Tourists of other countries may contact their embassies for finding out details of visa requirements and know whether the country falls under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).

- Language: The official language of Las Vegas is English

- Population: 503,188 (city), 1,485,855 (metro area)

- Average winter temperature: 45-51°F

- Average summer temperature: 84-91°F

- Annual rainfall: 4.1 inches

- Day of sunshine: 310

- Total Area: 85 square miles

- Time zone: GMT -8 (GMT -7 during daylight savings).

- Voltage Requirement: 110 volts, 60Hz. Although mostly two, flat pin type plugs are used; three pin plugs are also used widely. Adapters would be required for European appliance without dual voltage capabilities. Most major departure airports sell these adapters.