Las Vegas is a city located in the state of Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city known primarily for gambling, shopping, fine dining and nightlife and is the leading financial and cultural center for Southern Nevada. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the world, and is famous for its mega casino–hotels and associated entertainment. Las Vegas is the 31st-most populous city in the United States, with a population at the 2010 census of 583,756. Today, Las Vegas is one of the top tourist destinations in the world.