Case Study: Tourism in Seychelles

Question 1

Facts and Figures

Answer 1

• Located in Indian Ocean
• Made up of 115 islands
• 1500 km east of mainland Africa, north east of Madagascar
• Tropical climate: maximum rainfall = 380mm, minimum = 60mm; maximum rainfall = 28, minimum =25

Question 2

Tourism effects

Answer 2

• Provides 70% of their income

- Employs 30% of the labour force

Question 3

Advantages

Answer 3

• Income
• Employment
• Foreign investment

Question 4

Disadvantages

Answer 4

• Wildlife/ sea creatures are being threatened by activities such as diving, fishing, swimming
• Global warming causes a rise in sea level => natural disasters