3.2.1.2 Jamaica: growth of tourism can reduce the development gap Flashcards
1
Q
where is Jamaica
A
north america
caribbean islands
capital= kingston
surrounded kingston sea
2
Q
population
A
2.7 million
3
Q
types of industry
A
primary and secondary
4
Q
how many jobs has it created
A
200,000
5
Q
infrastructure
A
new port and cruise facilities built
6
Q
environment
A
new water treatment plant
more people running small scale guesthouses
7
Q
quality of life
A
wealthy jamaicans live in the northern area in large houses with a high standard of living
large number of people live in poor housing with limited food and water
8
Q
employment
A
touism is the main source of employment
200,000 employed directly
9
Q
how many tourists annually
A
2.5 million
10
Q
how much does tourism contribute to their GDP
A
24%
