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Tourist Attractions Flashcards

1
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what is a tourist attraction

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objects or activities that tourists want to expirience

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name 4 examples of tourist attraction

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  • museum
  • building
  • waterfall
  • activities
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what is an icon

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symbol that represents or stands for something

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explain the difference between an icon and an attraction

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icons we see for more than just objects- they represent something more meaninful

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5
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Name 4 things an attraction must have to be considered one

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  • LARGE
  • HISTORICAL
  • UNIQUE
  • famous
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Explain how icons are an economic advantage for a country

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  • tourists bring in money
  • multiplier effect
  • job creation
  • locals benefit
  • motivation for country to promote its own icons
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Name the 6 types of tourists

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adventure
cultural
ecotourist
leisure 
religious 
special interest
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what can a country plan if it knows the number of tourists coming to see an icon

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marketing strategies
when to conduct maintenance
restrictions to prevent damage

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3FA the colosseum

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ancient building in the centre of rome
largest colosseum ever built in the roman empire
originally made to host sporting events

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why is the colosseum considered an icon

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linked with the glory of the roman empire

shows the engineering and architecture of rome

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3FA the leaning tower of Pisa

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bell tower of Pisa’s cathedral
30 visitors every 40 mins
lean is now 3.99*

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why is the leaning tower of Pisa considered an icon

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lean is unique

leant for 900 years but hasnt fallen down

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3FA about venice

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no roads
boats used to travel (gondolas)
built on 118 islands with many canals

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why is venice considered an icon

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only city w no cars

romantic

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3FA the vatican city

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worlds smallest independent state
worlds centre for roman catholic religion
home of the pope

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16
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why is the vatican city considered an icon

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centre of the RCC
home of the pope
many museums

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3FA the berlin wall

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wall that stopped EB residents moving to WB
killed 100-200 ppl
140km long

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18
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why is the berlin wall considered an icon

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parts of wall remain to be a symbol of the struggle by ppl to show the oppression and dictatorship.

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3FA the black forest

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border between france and SWITZ
food: BF cake and ham
source of the Danube river

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why is the black forest considered an icon

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classic germany
clock making
cusine

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3FA the pathedon

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ancient citadel
most famous surviving temple
classic greek style

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why is the pathedon considered an icon

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impressive
stood for very long time
linked to city of athens

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3FA the blue mosque

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blue tiles on the inside
second ever mosque built
chains at entrance

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24
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why is the blue mosque considered an icon

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most beautiful mosque in the world

seen from all over istanbul

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3FA the eiffel tower

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2 resturants
built tp celebrate the 100th anniversary of the french revolution
initially intended to be temporary

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26
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why is the eiffel tower considered to be an icon

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most recognised structure in world

associated with paris

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3FA the french riviera

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1st modern sea resort
sunshine almost all around
cannes film festival

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why is the french riviera considered an icon

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leading tourist resort

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3FA the swiss alps

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range of mountain in central eurpe that covers most of SWITZ
jungfrau- virgi
winter sports

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30
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why is the swiss alps considered an icon

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unique and endangered part of the alps (largest glacial area in europe)
beautiful

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3FA the windmills in netherlands

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draining the lands
no windmills = no netherlands
used to be 10 000 now only 1150

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32
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why are the windmills considered an icon in netherlands

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closeley linked with the netherlands

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3FA auschwitz

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  • one of the worst concentration camps during WW2
  • Bodies burnt in specially built mass crematories
  • international holocaust rememberance day when the russians liberated the camps.
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34
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why is auschwitz considered an icon

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shocking and intense concentration camp
6 million died
prevents it occuring again

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3FA the algarve

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southernmost part of portugal
sandy beaches
hot weather
west in arabic

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36
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why are the algarves considered an icon

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fantastic weather

affordable

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37
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3FA the alcazar of segovia

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most famous castles in spain
built during the 12th century
arabic features :influence of N/african muslims

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38
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why is the alcazar of segovia considered an icon

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oldest and most beautiful castles in spain

association with kings and queens

39
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3FA bull fights

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performance art not sport
tradition
bull is killed afterwards

40
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explain the process of bull fighting

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  1. Bull struck by assistants on horse back using long laces
  2. bull struck by assistants on foot using colourful sticks with barbed points
  3. main bullfighter used his red cape to attract the bull. It’s stabbed with a special sword.
41
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what is the term used for a bullfighter

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Torero or matador

42
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why is bullfighting conisdered an icon

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representation of spains history

43
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3FA the Kremlin

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russian term for the protected city
looks over the red square
surrounded by the kremlin wall
home of the russian president

44
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why is the kremlin considered an icon

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linked with russians history
symbol of nation
priceless architecture

45
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3FA the red square

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major streets and highways all branch from this square
alongside the kremlin
lenins body stored here
place for ceremonial and entertainment events

46
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why is the red square considered an icon

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linked to russias history

47
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3FA big ben

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nickname for the great bell of the stiking clock in london
tower big ben is located in is now known as elizabeth tower (names for the queens jubillee)
gothic style

48
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why is big ben considered an icon

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british cultural icon

symbol of the UK

49
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3FA buckingham palace

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london home of the Queen
decorated with priceless works of art within the royal collection
changing of the guards

50
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why is buckingham palace considered an icon

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assocuiated with royalty and the royal family

51
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3FA the tower of london

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monument showing that england has never been defeated since it was built
building has been extended over the years
HQ of englands military

52
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why is the tower of london considered an icon

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closeley linked with english history

built by last person to defeat england

53
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3FA the london bridge

A

childrens song
Once destroyed shipped to arizona
1st bridge built across the thames

54
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why is the london bridge considered an icon

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used to be the only way to cross the thames

childrens song

55
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3FA the pyramids of Giza and the sphinxy

A

3 large pyramids in Giza
built of massive blocks of limestone that archaeologists believe were transported by boat along the nile river
the spinx is a massive statue with the head of a man and the body of a lion

56
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why is the pyramids of giza considered an icon

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oldest surviving human made structures that are associated w egypt

57
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3FA the dome of the rock

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one of the holiest places for jews, muslims and christians
rock on which mosque was built is where prophet mohammad went to heaven
non-muslims need special permission to enter the temple.

58
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why is the dome of the rock considered an icon

A

religious icon and significance

59
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3FA the wailing wall

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place of prayer and pilgrimage sacred to jews
jews weeping at site bc of the destruction of the temples
extends into earth

60
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why is the wailing wall considered an icon

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only remains of the 2nd temple of jerusalem.

61
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3FA petra

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entire city calved out or built out of rock
petra in greek means rock
desert climate
7 wow

62
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why is petra considered an icon

A

age, beauty, impressive

example of mans creativity and resourcefullness

63
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3FA Mecca

A

holiest city of the islamic religion
prophet muhammads birth place
muslims turn towards mecca during there daily prayer

64
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why is mecca considered an icon

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most religious place of islam
face mecca
centre of muslim

65
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3FA Sydney Opera house

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destinct and famous building
dramatic design
besiest performing arts centre.

66
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why is sydney opera house considered an icon

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iconic 20th century building

image of aus

67
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3FA Ayers Rock

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world largest inselberg
middle of aus
caves and ancient painting that are culturally significant to the indigenous people of aus

68
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why is the ayers rock an icon

A

cultural and religious importance to indigenous poeple of aus.
noticeable feature of the landscape

69
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3FA the great wall of china

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made from difficult building methods and is strong and durable

area nearest beijing restored and is a prime attraction

cant be seen from space (rumoured)

70
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why is the great wall of china considered an icon

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largest man made structure
association w china
7 WOW

71
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3FA the taj mahal

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beautiful architecture
white marble and decorated w precious stones from asia
set in gorgeous, symmetrical gardens and reflecting pools.

72
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why is the taj mahal considered an icon

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jewel of muslim art
universally admired
architecture
seven WOW

73
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3FA Mount Fuji

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highest mountain in japan
active volcano w low risk of eruption
mountain climbing

74
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why is mount fuji considered an icon

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association w japan

future inclusion as a WHS

75
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3FA mount everest

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world highest mountain
2 main routes
altitude sickness

76
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why is mount everest conisdered an icon

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highest point on earth

icon for climbers

77
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3FA floating markets

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glimpse of what life was like a century ago
mode of transport
colour

78
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why are the floating markets considered an icon

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feature of past everyday life

closely linked w thailand

79
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3FA statue of christ the redeemer

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staue of jesus
view from statue
symbol of peace

80
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why is the statue of christ the redeemer considered an icon

A

view

7 WOW

81
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3FA niagra falls

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2 huge waterfalls and 1 smaller one on niagra river
american falls with smaller bridal falls are in USA
parking lots, souvenier shops, modern hotels, casinos

82
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why are the niagra falls considered an icon

A

honeymoon destination

views

83
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3FA chichen Itza

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powerful and wealthy city of the maya civilization
many large buildings and temples
2 wells that supply water to the city

84
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why is the chichen itza considered an icon

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one of the most sophisticated civilizations of anceint americans
pyramids resemble egypt

85
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3FA manchu picchu

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sacred site for incas
was the official residence of the inca kings and is built on high almost inaccesible ridge
rediscovered by americans

86
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why is manchu picchu considered an icon

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city was in tact when found

spanish conquerers were infamous for destroying cities that were invaded.

87
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3FA the statue of liberty

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gift from france to celebrate 100 year anniversary of the american decleration of independence in 1776.
holds torch in one hand
book in her left hand - book of american independence.

88
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why is the statue of liberty considered an icon

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symbol of freedom

89
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3FA the grand canyon

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largest canyon
colourful rock layers
hiking and rafting

90
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list the 8 factors contributing to success of tourist attraction

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  1. Excellent marketing of touirsm product
  2. suistainable and responsible management
  3. efficiency and ethical behaviour of staff
  4. positive expirience of visitors
  5. safety and crime prevention
  6. general appearance and upkeep of attraction
  7. disabled people friendly
  8. universal access
91
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name 4 characteristics of a successful tourist attraction

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  1. actual number of visitors exceeds target number
  2. repeat visitors
  3. income generated exceeds target figures
  4. positive impact on local community and environment
92
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why is repeat visits important

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  • source of guaranteed income

- WOM

93
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explain how touirst attractions have both a direct and indirect benefit on the local community

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direct

  • job creation
  • business oppotunities

indirect

  • better service acess
  • upgraded infastructure

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