The Atlantic Periphery does not apply to Las Vegas. In the Atlantic Periphery, fishing is a huge industry. Las Vegas has such a scant area of water. There is no fishing industry in Las Vegas. The industry in Las Vegas is entertainment with a lot of gambling and a lot of adult entertainment.
The Atlantic Periphery region is a peripheral area where as Las Vegas would be a core area. Many small cities around the Las Vegas area are dependent on its boosting economy. Some nearby communities in the Las Vegas area are North Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise, and Winchester. It's difficult to see the communities on this map, but it shows the relative location of them to The Strip. Most people know Las Vegas from The Strip.
Many cities in the Atlantic Periphery are isolated with other cities located farther away. Within the region of Las Vegas, there are multiple cities located in the area. In the picture below, you can see that the southern tip of Nevada holds multiple cities surrounding the region of Las Vegas.
One of the fastest growing places in the United States is Las Vegas and many people have chose this location to retire and for families. Many people that move to this area are from California. From California State University Northridge, Las Vegas is about a 5 hour drive. An easy trip for those to move or party!!
Sources:
http://www.lvcentraloffice.org/?q=location/directory
http://geology.com/cities-map/nevada.shtml
geography.about.com/od/unitedstatesofamerica/a/lasvegasgeography.htm
