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Las Vegas Facts and Figures

  • The Las Vegas area, home to 1.3 million people, is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country.

  • Over 33 million people visited Las Vegas in 1999, and annual revenues from gambling were over 8 billion dollars.

  • With its exotic dance and magic shows, and its many high profile entertainers, Las Vegas has earned the typically grandiose nickname of 'The Entertainment Capital of the World'.

  • With 5,005 rooms and a 171,000 square foot casino, the MGM Grand is the world's largest hotel and casino.

  • Las Vegas is in the desert, and the weather is either warm or hot all year round.

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