Coastalisation Flashcards
Define coastalisation
movement of people to coastal areas
In Florida what is the total property value
$1.9trillion
What is happening to the property value in Florida
increasing with demand
What is attractive about Florida’s climate
it is equable
What is the problem with the coastal land around Florida
only 9% is more than 2m above sea level
in Florida what % of the population live on along the coast
75%
What does the population of Benidorm swell to during summer
0.5million
What is the population of Benidorm in the low seasons?
75,000
What type of climate does Benidorm have?
microclimate - surrounded by Sierra Helada mountains
What is the average temperature of Benidorm
18’c
When is the highs of Benidorm’s temperature
August around 30’c
At the height of its summer season what is significant about the areas population density
one of the densest populated areas globally
Why do Mediterranean resorts experience more growth than UK in terms of competition
have guaranteed sun
How has accessibility improved into Benidorm
AP-7 highway runs into France where there is the Eurostar
Alicante International Airport
