Tourism In Tunisia Case Study

Question 1

In what 3 ways has tourism increased?

Answer 1

History and culture
Links with Europe
Diverse physical geography

Question 2

How has history and culture increased tourism?

Answer 2

7 world heritage sites

Include ancient remains of the city of Carthage

Question 3

How has European links increased tourism?

Answer 3

Close to Europe and easily accessible
French is widely spoken and understood there
Attracts french tourists

Question 4

How has the physical geography increased tourism?

Answer 4

Dorsal mountains, Sahara desert, Mediterranean beaches

Tourists visit for views and to visit favourite film locations

Question 5

What are 4 impacts of tourism?

Answer 5

1. One of wealthiest African countries
2. Increased literacy rates as families can afford to send children to school
3. Has connected Tunisia to other places and cultures
4. Progress made towards women’s equality which is an important development goal

Question 6

What 3 ways is tourism in Tunisia not sustainable?

Answer 6

1. Pollution
2. Terrorism
3. Leaking profits

Question 7

What is pollution in terms of unsustainable tourism?

Answer 7

Beaches are polluted with untreated sewage from hotels

Question 8

What is terrorism in terms of unsustainable tourism?

Answer 8

In 2015, 2 tourists were attacked by terrorist grips.
European government said Tunisia was unsafe for tourists
Decreased visitors and meant less foreign investment

Question 9

What is leaking profits in terms of unsustainable tourism?

Answer 9

Foreign companies send people to Tunisia but keep most profits
This limits local reinvestment and slows development