Tertiary Activitys In Brazil Flashcards
How has tourism developed in Brazil?
40% of the Brazilian population are involved in tourism and it generates 60 billion per year
Tourism is the most developed tertiary activity in Brazil accounting for 71% of all economic activity, compared to underdeveloped transport system
Hot,sunny climate attracts millions of visitors each year
As the seasons do not change drastically throughout the year means Brazil is a all year round tourist destination
Other natural attractions include the Amazon rainforest, the idyllic beaches eg. Bahia coastline and Brazilian wetlands which attract thousands of birdwatchers
Tourism is increasing due to improved air travel but transport remains under developed and hinders tourism industry
Crime is somthing in Brazil that hinders industry
Brazil is seen as dangerous with illegal drugs businesses and kidnappings
Plano Aquarela 2020 plans to double foreign visitors in next 10 years
The 2014 world cup and 2016 Olympics attracted many visitors
How has transport developed in Brazil?
The roads in Brazil are underdeveloped
Dirt roads make it hard to travel and log distances put tourists off traveling around Brazil
Government schemes have improved transport systems with the building of the trans-amazon highway connecting Brazil and Colombia
Rail is very underused and only accounts for 25% of freight movement
Rail has grown by 20% since 1990s
