Tunisia- tourism

• How does tourism in Tunisia help reduce the development gap?

  By increasing economic growth and opportunities
• How many tourists visited Tunisia in 2013?

  1. 2 million
• What was Tunisia's GNI per capita in 2014?

  4,320
• What significant social development is noted in Tunisia?

  Increase in life expectancy
• What factors contribute to Tunisia's popularity as a tourist destination?

  Climate, proximity to Europe, and UNESCO sites
• What type of climate does Tunisia have?

  Mediterranean climate
• Why is Tunisia's proximity to Europe important for tourism?

  It allows for short journey times
• How many UNESCO World Heritage sites does Tunisia have?

  Seven
• When were cheap package holidays introduced in Tunisia?

  1960s
• How has tourism impacted Tunisia's economy since the 1970s?

  It diversified the economy beyond agriculture
• How much have incomes in Tunisia increased since 1970?

  Quadrupled
• What health benefits have resulted from increased income in Tunisia?

  Better food and healthcare access
• What was the literacy rate in Tunisia before the increase?

  66 percent
• What is the current literacy rate in Tunisia?

  79 percent
• What percentage of Tunisia's GDP is accounted for by tourism?

  Eight percent
• How has tourism influenced attitudes towards education for girls in Tunisia?

  School is now compulsory for females
• What negative impact did terrorist activities have on Tunisia's development?

  Hindered progress and widened the development gap
• What are the key points about Tunisia's tourism and development?

  • 6.2 million tourists in 2013
  • GNI per capita of 4,320 in 2014
  • Increased life expectancy
  • Mediterranean climate attracts tourists
  • Proximity to Europe facilitates travel
  • Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Diverse physical landscapes
  • Star Wars filming locations
  • Cheap package holidays since the 1960s
  • Tourism diversified the economy
  • Incomes quadrupled since 1970
  • Improved health and literacy rates
  • Tourism accounts for 8% of GDP
  • Compulsory education for girls
  • Terrorist activities hindered development