TOUR Exam

There are seven continents in the world. Asia is the world's largest continent and accounts for ______ percent of the world's population.

60

Which region of Portugal best fits this description: popular holiday region, exceptionally sunny climate with fine sandy beaches, rocky coves and fishing villages?

Algarve

Which area of Spain epitomizes a warm, sunny climate, easy-going lifestyle and picturesque villages, and influence of the Moors.

Andalucia

An island for potential ecotourism, yet this will threaten its highly protected "Fourth World" culture.

Andaman and Nicobar

______________ form a rugged spine along the Italian Peninsula.

Apennines

Location of the launch of the Allied campaign to liberate Europe during WWIIrope in

Arromanches

Most of this country is in a low-lying river delta, suffers from devastating floods due to monsoons and cyclones, yet has beauty and opportunity for tourism in its capital city that's filled with mosques, bazaars and rickshaws.

Bangladesh

The Cantabrian Mountains in the north of Spain overlook ______________ and are characterized by ___________________.

Bay of Biscay; woodlands and countryside.

Which is NOT true about Portugal?

Big presence of Moorish influence.

Region known for its Celtic heritage, Breton languag3e and deeply indented coastline

Brittany

This Eastern European city was once two separate cities across the Danube River, one being picturesque on the hillside and the other being the commercial center on the other side; shopping, cafes, nightlife and the Neo-Gothic Parliament are sites to see.

Budapest

A country located in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula, includes a variety of scenery, with inexpensive winter ski resorts in the Pirin Mountains and a focus on culture and ecology for special interest tourism.

Bulgaria

What place is described here: sub-tropical climate, beautiful, volcanic mountainous scenery, and Tenerife is the largest of them.

Canary Islands

Which city in southern Africa is described here? South Africa's second largest city with the country's oldest European settlement and is a cosmopolitan city with many ethnic groups and has a tolerant attitude to alternative lifestyles, has coasts for whale watching, a range of habitats for wildlife, as well as vineyards.

Cape Town

Historically important as the religious capital of France, along with beautiful rolling countryside

Champagne

Spain differs from other Western European countries in the several ways. Which of these statements is NOT true about Spain. Multiple answers apply.

Controlled resort development along the Mediterranean Sea coast have not disrupted culture or added to pollution.

A place known as 'the island of beauty' due to its scenery of deeply indented western coast and forested mountains

Corsica

What country is best described here: both Mediterranean and central European attributes, diverse landscape and cultural attractions, deeply indented coastline on the Dalmatian Coast.

Croatia

This set of Greek islands are characterized by their white cube-shaped buildings and include the sophisticated resorts on Mykonos and the prominent cruise itineraries of Santorini.

Cyclades

Third largest of the Mediterranean islands, with mountain scenery and heritage of many civilizations, yet a divided island occupied by two different ethnic groups.

Cyprus

Which country has the Green Corridor and its capital city, though showing signs of wear and tear, offers heritage attractions, largely escaped WWII destruction, has a vibrant art scene with associations of famous composers of the world.

Czech Republic

Major Indian city, an Old and New, known in the past as the capital of the Mogul Empire, and for its narrow streets, bazaars, and chaotic traffic.

Dehli

This city in the Gulf States is family-friendly, offers recreational tourism, nightlife and the tallest building in the world.

Dubai

What is not true about Russia?

Eagerly welcomes visitors to its high standards of service and infrastructure

Bhutan is a Islamic kingdom where tourist can drink alcohol only in tourist resort areas, and has a Gross National Happiness Index slogan that is promoted.

False

Spain and Portugal make up the rugged Balkan peninsula, which also helped isolate it from the rest of Europe.

False

The switch to a market economy with the fall of the Iron Curtain has had a positive effect on social tourism in these countries in Chapter 17.

False

A leading cultural center in literature, attracted the best artists, and holds three of Europe's finest art collections.

Florence

Short city breaks, beach, spa, art music, faith, rural and sport are all what?

Forms of tourism in Italy.

This Transcaucasian country has resorts on the Black Sea and lush tropical landscapes among very hospitable people.

Georgia

This place is physically attached to Spain and is one of Britain's few remaining colonies, known for its world-famous Rock and historical association with the British army and navy.

Gibralter

Qualifies for EU regional funding, and is positioned to attract up-market tourists and scuba divers.

Gozo

Cultural tourism in this country has a long history, tourism developed rapidly due to the attraction of the islands, yet it suffers from seasonality in tourism and environmental degradation.

Greece

Of these East Asian countries we've gotten to know a little more about, which two dominate by drawing tourists for shopping?

Hong Kong, Singapore

This country is known for its numerous spas based on the thermal springs, facilities for health and wellness tourism, and a magnificent capital city that is one of Europe's most attractive capitals along the Danube River.

Hungary

What country is described here: Large extent and cultural variety, mosaic of religions and ethnicities, offers much opportunity for tourism yet air pollution and inadequate infrastructure provide challenges.

India

This city is a major cultural destination with a two bridges linking Europe to Asia, contains some of the finest Byzantine architecture, and sites like the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.

Istanbul

Region of Italy that is very traditional in outlook and lifestyle, dependent on agriculture, suffered from widespread poverty which caused two waves of emigration.

Italian Alps

Evening parades, strong family ties, religious festivals and food specialties make for this ___________________.

Italian lifestyle

Dominant religions exist in the Middle East that contribute to the draw, or pull factor, for tourism. Which three religions are they?

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Developed country of East Africa with game reserves, Indian Ocean coastline, and Nairobi-a modern capital city.

Kenya

An Indian city that has so much beauty and culture, yet receives little attention for it, and known for the work of Mother Teresa.

Kolkata

Polish city that largely escaped damage from World War II, was the former royal capital and religious center, and has been designated as a World Heritage Site and European City of Culture.

Krakow

Which Middle Eastern country is this? Small, mountainous, multi-cultural society recognizing multiple languages that are widely used; and a mount where ski centers have been developed.

Lebanon

Area best known for castles, chateaus with associations to French royalty

Loire Valley

Which city is Spain is described here: High altitude capital city fine cuisine, vibrant nightlife, UNESCO World Heritage sites, fine art collections.

Madrid

Island nation where tourism is both allowed and encouraged on this beautiful low-lying coral atoll, yet tourists are expected to respect the traditions of Islam when outside of the tourist resort areas.

Maldives

Island geographically close to Italy, yet culturally closer to Britain and North Africa.

Malta

This Indian Ocean island is home to highly skilled people of multiple nationalities coexisting peacefully with one another, and offers upscale market tourism with coral reef and water sport opportunities.

Mauritius

Italy's second largest city, known for its world famous fashion, a reputation of business before pleasure, and a multi-spired Gothic Cathedral, La Scala.

Milan

This major summer weather event can bring initial relief to the sweltering heat, yet it disrupts communication and cause devastation.

Monsoon

Medieval abbey that is separated daily from the mainland due to some of world's strongest tides

Mont St. Michel

Which African country is best described here: Gateway to Africa from Western Europe, beautiful examples of Islamic heritage, has a fertile plateau, Atlas Mountains to the south, Sahara Desert to the south and east, and both Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean coast.

Morocco

This city/country is in the center of politics, economy and culture and includes cultural destinations such as Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin.

Moscow, Russia

Country that had once been closed to tourism, yet today it attracts trekkers and adventurer-seekers.

Nepal

This region is important for agriculture and encompasses a region from Turin to the Adriatic Sea.

North Italian Plain

This Gulf State experiences Indian monsoonal rains, and offers tourists genuine Arab culture, filled with traditions and cuisine and a slower pace of life.

Oman

Which Portuguese city is described here: gateway to the northern region, main claim to fame is the port wine industry, status of a World Heritage Site.

Oporto

What is not true about the Baltic States?

Part of the Russian Empire

Which city in Jordan is best described here: an ancient and architectural city of the Nabatean civilization in a basin surrounded by mountains.

Petra

An island nation that is culturally different from other SE Asian countries, has many ethnic groups, has heavy Spanish influence and legacy of the Roman Catholic church, and offers tourism in the historic Spanish district.

Philippines

This Eastern European country is one of the largest in Europe, has a history of invasion, and offers a popular tourist destination along the Baltic Sea/Gulf of Gdansk coast, known as the Amber Coast.

Poland

This major and outstanding tourism attraction in Egypt is among the only surviving 'Seven Wonders' of the ancient world. They are (one answer):

Pyramids of Giza

The French benefit from increased leisure time due to

Reduction of working hours due to working week of less than 40 hours.

Provides for major sources of cultural tourism to Asia represented in its temples, while also profoundly impacting daily life.

Religion

A Balkan region country with Black Sea coast, spas and resorts in the Carpathian Mountains, and a capital city bordering the Danube River.

Romania

This Gulf State country is very traditional in its culture and draws many Muslims each year to Mecca for Haj.

Saudi Arabia

Italian island containing Mount Etna, a once-dormant volcanoes that has erupted very recently, as well as a rich cultural mix of/from North Africa.

Sicly

Though this country is slower in rebounding, yet there is tourism potential in the Carpathian and High Tatras Mountains, with karst limestone scenery and beautiful capital city full of modern industry and cultural attractions.

Slovakia

Which country is part of the former republic of Yugoslavia, has an ambitious tourism development plan focused on 'green' tourism, coastline on the Adriatic Sea, and TESM offers a Cultural Heritage Tourism study abroad course here:

Slovenia

South Asian country rich in tourism resources, with a cultural triangle in the center of the country, beach resources of the south and west coast, and wildlife resources, including an elephant orphanage.

Sri Lanka

In Vatican City, is the main gathering place for pilgrims.

St. Peter's Square

Known to be the most beautiful city in Russia, it contains a great deal of historical significance with the Russian Empire, and includes many cultural attractions such as the Hermitage and the Maryinsky Theatre.

St. Petersburg

Which East African country offers tourist these resources: Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti National Park, and the coastal island of Zanzibar?

Tanzania

Which Israeli city is best described here: a business and financial center, good night life and a southern European beach culture?

Tel Aviv

The only SE Asian country not to have experienced Western colonial rule, has tourism resources in Chiang Mai, in the floating markets, and mass beach tourism in the peninsular region.

Thailand

Region known as one of the Europe's most popular winter sport destinations

The South of France

Future growth in tourism in many of the Eastern European, Russia and CIS countries could be severely constrained by negative factors of political instability, ethnic strife and rising crime levels.

True

Most foreign visitors arrive to Spain by air.

True

Most of Egypt is desert, yet contains the well-cultivated land along the Nile River, while being known as the meeting place of the East and West.

True

Most of the countries in Chapter 16 have benefited from their accessibility to the tourist-generating countries of Central and Northern Europe and the demand for sun, sea, sand holidays.

True

Security concerns, poor infrastructure, and difficult terrain cause challenges for more success for tourism in Pakistan, yet it does offer opportunity in Lahore and Karachi and other places.

True

South Africa has a much more well-developed infrastructure, with good air, road and rail systems, compared to the rest of sub-Saharan Africa.

True

Spain's late entry into the European tourism market allowed it to evaluate competition and offer lower prices than established destinations of the Italia and the French Rivera.

True

The attractions of South Asia, though extensive, can be particularly noted in the classic tour circuits of India, the beaches, and scenery of the Himalaya Mountains.

True

The northern mountain rampart, which includes the Himalaya Mountains, acts as both a barrier to north-south communications and to the very cold air masses from the north and over Central Asia.

True

This Economic Community of West African States is comprised of 25 countries who focus on business tourism, but are located close enough to the European market that they receive visitors for winter sun and beach holidays.

True

Though this is all one region of East Asia, distinct reasons set the South-east region apart from the Far East region.

True

True or False: Water supply issues, development pressures, and poor standards of accommodations have led to restrictions on the island of Malta.

True

While there are many outstanding attributes for Africa to be a tourist destination, there are still several challenges for more tourism such as accessibility and political instability.

True

In more politically stable times, which of these northern African countries is the most tolerant of Arab states, has excellent beaches, is a great winter destination, and is a major holiday area for Europeans.

Tunisia

This large Muslim country straddles two continents, has strong heritage of the Ottoman Empire and its traditions of culture, cuisine, beautiful architecture and performing arts draw tourists.

Turkey

This Eastern European country is better known for its agricultural and industrial resources than its tourist resources, but it was a place where tourist were sent under communism as a social tourism site and today offers further tourism on the Crimean Peninsula, and Baroque buildings and cafe culture in Lviv.

Ukraine

This Central Asian Republic has the richest cultural heritage of the region, and was a tourism oasis along the Silk Road.

Uzbekistan

A portion of Rome that is its own independent city-state and is headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, drawing large numbers of religious pilgrims.

Vatican City

Italian city that is a World Heritage Site, yet at risk of flooding due to sea level rise.

Venice

Which southern African country is home to Victoria Falls, which is its most famous attraction? This country also has a national park system focused on ecotourism.

Zimbabwe

The majority of Middle Eastern countries have many similarities. Among them are similar physical geography, religions, languages, food specialties and which other one?

architecture

Atlantic coastline of France is known to be

mild and sunny

South-East Asia has a more _____________ climate, while the Far East's climate includes _________________

tropical; seasonal variations