Jamaica case study

Question 1

Jamaica’s population

Answer 1

2.7 million

Question 2

Jamaica is one of the largest islands in the ___

Answer 2

West Indies

Question 3

Two minerals that Jamaica’s economy relies on

Answer 3

Bauxite & Oil

Question 4

Two agricultural products from Jamaica

Answer 4

Sugar & Rum

Question 5

Jamaica is a…

HIC / MIC / NEE / LIC

Answer 5

MIC

Question 6

How many tourists visit Jamaica each year?

Answer 6

3.6 million

Question 7

Why is Jamaica such a big tourist destination?

Answer 7

Beaches / climate

Question 8

Jamaica is visited by tourists from ___ and ___

Answer 8

Air & cruise ships

Question 9

In 2014, tourism contributed _% to Jamaica’s GDP

Answer 9

24%

Question 10

By 2024, tourism is expected to rise to _% of Jamaica’s GDP

Answer 10

32%

Question 11

How much money does tourism generate each year in Jamaica?

Answer 11

$2bn USD

Question 12

How many passengers visit Jamaica by cruise ship?

Answer 12

1.1 million

Question 13

How many $ does an average tourist spend per day in Jamaica?

Answer 13

$120 USD

Question 14

How many jobs does tourism create in Jamaica?

Answer 14

200,000

Question 15

Why has employment boosted income in non-tourist towns in Jamaica?

Answer 15

Locals have money to spend - disposable income

Question 16

Which coast in Jamaica has benefitted from investment to cope with cruise ships

Answer 16

N. coast

Question 17

Name two tourist towns on the N. coast of Jamaica

Answer 17

Montego Bay & Ocho Rios

Question 18

Two problems for people in other villages in Jamaica

Answer 18

No water supply

No access to healthcare / education

Question 19

State two environmental problems in Jamaica

Answer 19

Footpath erosion
Waste
Air pollution

Question 20

Ecotourism is being encouraged in which Jamaican National Park?

Answer 20

Negril Marine National Park