Jamaica Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Jamaica?
A
An island in the Caribbean sea in the tropics
2
Q
What does Jamaica have a lot of?
A
Tourism
3
Q
How has Tourism helped with the development gap economically?
A
- Tourism contributes 24% of the countries GDP
- $2 billion each year
- Main source of employment with over 200,000 employed
- Increased the amount of money in the economy
4
Q
How has tourism helped socially?
A
- Infrastructure has improved to support tourism
- Improvement in the quality of life in tourist areas
5
Q
How has tourism helped environmentally?
A
-Landscaping projects such as Montego Bay and Nature Parks
