Tourism Flashcards

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Cultural attraction

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A geographical place of interest in a cultural environment

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Event attraction

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A place of interest due to the occurrence of an event

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Gross domestic product

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a measure of a country’s wealth; a GDP of $10 000 per capita means that the country produces $10 000 worth of goods and services in a year for every citizen

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Masai

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an ethnic group of semi-nomadic people living in Kenya and Tanzania

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National park

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a park or reserve set aside for conservation purposes

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Developed

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describes countries with a highly developed industrial sector, a high standard of living, and a large proportion of people living in urban areas

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Mature-aged

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describes individuals aged over 55

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Infrastructure

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the features that are built by humans to allow other activities to occur, for example, roads, electricity, networks, and water supply

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Ecotourism

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tourism that interprets the natural and cultural environment for visitors, and manages the environment in a way that is ecologically sustainable

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New moon

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the phase of the moon when it is closest to the sun and is not normally visible

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Winter solstice

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the shortest day of the year, when the sun reaches its lowest point in relation to the equator

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Hard sport tourism

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tourism in which someone travels to either actively participate in or watch a competitive sport as the main reason for their travel

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Soft sport tourism

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tourism in which someone participates in recreational and leisure activities, such as skiing, fishing and hiking, as an incidental part of their travel

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Natural Attraction

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A geographical place of interest in a natural environment

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