Maldives - tourism as a development strategy Flashcards
1
Q
Maldives facts
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- Over 1000 small islands - only 200 inhabited
- Tropical climate - hot and humid
- Monsoon and dry season
- SIDS = small island development states
2
Q
importance of tourism
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- GNP = 28%
- 15% employment
- 2 million tourist arrivals per year
3
Q
vulnerability of Maldives
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- Fallen levels of tourisms due to covid
- Sea level rise threat
- Tsunamis
- Depletion of resources
- Pollution
4
Q
How has is tourism managed by government
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- Responding to threats of climate change
- Building resorts and secondary facilities
- Broadening tourism market to places like china
- Diversify economy
- Increase employment
