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1
Q

How much of the Maldives’ GDP comes from tourism?

A

63%

2
Q

How many visitors are expected this year?

A

1 million

3
Q

What fraction of the population is dependant on tourism?

A

> 1/2

4
Q

How far must all buildings be from the shoreline?

A

> 5m

5
Q

How tall can a building be?

A

No taller than the tree tops

6
Q

How much of an island can be built on?

A

<20%

7
Q

How is tourism being made sustainable?

A

Incinerators, solar hot water systems, septic tanks and desalinisation plants have been built

8
Q

How has Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies helped out?

A

They have set up a college offering BTEC courses in hotel catering