Tourism In Tunisia Flashcards
1
Q
In 2013 how many people visited Tunisia for tourism?
A
6.2 million
2
Q
Where in Tunisia located?
A
North west of Africa, has a coast on the Mediterranean Sea
3
Q
Since 1960 how has life expectancy changed
A
It’s risen from 42 to 75
4
Q
Why does Tunisia attract tourists?
A
- climate- hot summers and mild warm winters
- links with Europe- it speaks French and is easily accessible
- history and cultures- has remains of the city of Carthage and amphitheatres built by the Romans
- physical landscape- diverse and home to star wars films
- cheap package holiday
5
Q
How many jobs does tourism in Tunisia provide?
A
370,000
6
Q
How many airports are there in Tunisia?
A
7
7
Q
How have other sectors benefitted from the tourists?
A
- tourists often by rugs and other goods
* hotel, food and taxi companies also thrive
8
Q
What impact has tourism had in Tunisia’s development gap?
A
- Tunisia is now one of the wealthiest countries in Africa
- life expectancy and health have improved
- literacy rates have risen by 13% since 1995
- more people can afford to go to university
- school is now compulsory to girls
9
Q
Is tourism a sustainable development strategy for Tunisia?
A
- pollution of the environment- discourages tourism
- leakage of profits- holidaymakers like Thomas cook keep a large % of the profit, slowing down the rate of development
- terrorism- in 2015 there were two terrorist attacks towards tourists
