Monday, May 16, 2005
Popular destination
From its humble beginnings as a speck in the desert (pictured here in 1906), Las Vegas is today one of the most popular destinations on Earth.
It attracts almost 40 million visitors a year.
Gambling is no longer the main earner, with tourism bringing in huge revenues. The city's suburbs are the fastest-growing areas in the US
# posted by Michael P. Whelan : 9:50 PM
