Temporary movement of people from their home country for recreation, business and leisure activities
1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded in 2019, globally
A 4% increase on the previous year which is also forecast for 2020, confirming tourism as a leading and resilient economic sector, especially in view of current uncertainties
This calls for such growth to be managed responsibly so as to best seize the opportunities tourism can generate for communities around the world
Divisions of Geography
Physical Geography
Human or Cultural Geography
Physical Geography
Study of origin, Landforms, Climates, Oceans, Natural resources
Human or Cultural Geography
Study of distribution of population, Various settlement patterns, Man's productive activities
Geographia
Greek word which means "earth description"
The Earth is a minor planet bound to an extraordinary star in the outskirts of a galaxy known as the MILKY WAY, far out in the immeasurable universe
Structure of the Earth
Crust
Mantle
Core
Movements of the Earth
Rotation
Revolution
Time Determination
Seasonal Changes
Regions of the Atmosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Ionosphere
Weather
Local and temporary condition in the air or the atmosphere
Climate
Includes the daily, seasonal and yearly variations in the weather
Elements of Climate
Temperature
Precipitation
Humidity
Atmospheric Pressure
Wind
Factors affecting Climate
Latitude
Altitude
Distribution of Land and Water Bodies
Orographic Barriers
Pressure and Wind
Ocean Currents and Storms
Globe
Man's closest representation of the Earth itself
Map
Representation of all or a portion of the Earth, drawn to scale and usually on a plane or flat surface
Types of Maps
Political
Physical
Thematic
General-Purpose
Climate
Population
Economic
Vegetation
Historical
Travel
Ocean
Community
Special
Map Essentials
Title
Map Legend
Map Scale
Direction
Latitudes and Longitudes
Landmasses
Asia
Europe
North America
South America
Oceania and Australia
Africa
Antarctica
Major Landforms
Plains
Plateaus
Mountains
Hills
Minor Landforms
Valleys
Peninsula
Deltas
Cape
Canyon
Cliff
Isthmus
Fjord
Desert
Tundra
Volcano
Water Masses
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Seas
Caribbean
Mediterranean
Okhotsh
Bering
East China
Japan
North Sea
Black Sea
Red Sea
Baltic Sea
Water Forms
Strait
Gulf
Bay
River
Lake
Rapids
Spring
Falls
Democracy
Rule by the people
Republic
People elect representatives to make and enforce laws
Monarchy
Rule by a king or queen
Aristocracy
Rule by the aristocrats, typically wealthy, educated people
Dictatorship
Rule by one person or a group of people
Christianity
Abrahamic religion centered on God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit
Islam
Religion with over 1 billion followers, worship Allah, believe in angels, and consider Muhammad as the most recent prophet
Buddhism
Religion focused on the quest for Enlightenment, the Four Noble Truths, and the significant role of meditation
Judaism
Religion with over 12 million followers, regard the Torah as the most important holy book, and consider Moses as the founder