Example - Jamaica Flashcards

tourism

1
Q

location (6)

A

-tropical island in Caribbean
-East of Mexico + North of Columbia
-beaches
-rich cultutral heritage
-good air communications
-wildlife reserves

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development gap - tourism, economics 3

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-contributed 24% of GDP which is expected to rise by 30% by 2014
-exceeds $2bil each yr
-increases wealth + trade

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3
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development gap - infrastructure 3

A

-new port facilities + roads
-new hotels for tourists
-increases tourism, income from abroad

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4
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development gap - new nature projects 3

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-landscaping e.g. Monetgo bay
-nature parks e.g. Negril Marine Nature Park
-supports local environment and economy

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5
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development gap - employment 3

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-tourism = main source
->200,000 locals (8%)
-locals are involved so can improve living conditions

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development gap - water supplies

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-new water treatment plant at Logwood to reduce pollution from hotels
-better living conditions will increase tourism and workforce

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