Africa Flashcards
Where is Kenya located?
Kenya is located in east Africa
What are the main factors that control the climate of any place?
The main factors that control the climate of a place is temperature and precipitation
What are the two characteristics of rainfall in Kenya that are important?
The characteristics of rainfall in Kenya are amount, frequency and intensity
When are the rainy seasons in Kenya?
The wet season (rainy season) in Kenya is April to June
What two major exports in Africa, precede the tourism industry?
Two major exports in Africa, that precede tourism, are coffee and tea
What is the growth of tourism industry based on in Kenya?
The growth of the tourism industry is based on the natural resources in Kenya
What are the two official languages of Kenya?
The two official languages of Kenya are English and Swahili
From which world region does Kenya receive the most tourist? why?
Kenya receives the most tourist from Europe. This could be based off the location of Kenya, it’s not far from Europe, but still has different weather and wildlife.
What are the top five source countries for tourists to Kenya?
Germany, United Kingdom, Tanzania, other Africa, United States
How many national parks in established in Kenya? The largest one?
- National parks in establishing Kenya. Tsavo national Park is the largest.
Why do some countries feel the ivory ban should be lifted?
Some countries feel the ivory ban should be lifted because they want it. Asian countries use ivory for many things.
What is made of poached elephants and rhinos?
People take the ivory from poached elephants and the horns of poached rhinos
How much does ivory sell for?
Ivory sells for $100 a pound in the 1980s
Where does Kenya rank in terms of destination for international tourist?
Kenya is one of the top 10 destinations for the national tourist
Where is most of the ivory sold?
Most ivory is sold to China
