Tourism Closing the Development Gap: Tunisia Flashcards

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1
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When did Tunisia first benefit from Tourism?

A

1960

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2
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How many tourists was there in 2013?

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6.2m

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3
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What is the GNI of Tunisia?

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$4230

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4
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What is the climate?

A

40*C

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5
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What cultural benefits does Tunisia have?

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7 UNESCO Sites

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What art’s opportunities occurred?

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Films such as Star Wars were filmed in Tunisia

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7
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What attracts families to Tunisia?

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Package Holidays from Tour Operators such as Jet2Holidays

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How many Tunisians work in the tourist sector?

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370,000

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How does Tunisia financially benefit?

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Tunisia is now one of Africa’s Wealthiest Nations

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How has the quality of people’s health and life benefitted in Tunisia?

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Tunisia now invests 4% of GDP into healthcare

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How has the education sector benefitted in Tunisia?

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13% increase in literacy rates

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How has tourism supported the emancipation of women?

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Links with other nations has set a precedent for Tunisia, education is now compulsory for Women

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What is the Multiplier Effect?

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Other industries not linked to tourism benefit too,

E.g Restaurants need food, farmers grow food

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14
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How is the environment negatively impacted by tourism in Tunisia?

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Waste and Litter from hotels has lead to a surge in water pollution - Plumbing infrastructure

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What is “Leakage of Profits”?

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Most of the income from tourism is kept by tour operators

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16
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What are the Risks in terms of safety?

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2 terrorist attacks on tourists happened in 2018

17
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What was the response to terrorism in Tunisia?

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The EU classified Tunisia as “Unsafe”

18
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What was the increase in life expectancy?

A

45 to 75