Case Study: Tourism In Australia Flashcards
1
Q
Population facts?
A
0.5 million visitors to Ayers Rock annually
3% of the population live in the desert
2
Q
Percentage of Australia that is desert?
A
70% of mainland Australia is desert
3
Q
Conservation facts
A
- Contains 5 world heritage sites (Katya Tjuta National Park)
- 23% of the rangelands are used for nature conservation
4
Q
How many vehicles were recorded in the Simpson desert?
A
In just 10 years it went from 300 annually to 4000 per season
5
Q
Advantages of tourism
A
- Employment
- Infrastructure development
- Cultural preservation
- Environmental protection
- Replaces destructive industry (mining)
6
Q
Disadvantages of tourism?
A
- Cultural destruction
- Environmental damage
- Seasonal employment
- Land controlled by the elite
7
Q
Economic facts of tourism?
A
4% of Australia’s GDP
Employs 6% of the workforce
Contributed $95 million daily to the economy
