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for sport and recreation such as sailing, skiing, hunting and fishing; Maori settlements show the life and culture of
the native people.
South Pacific. Tourism in the South Pacific islands varies from the well-developed Fiji Islands to the less

important (from a tourism perspective) Solomon Islands and Cook Islands. Tourism to these islands accounts for a
very small percentage of Pacific tourism. Australia, followed by the United States, sends most tourists to these
places. Visitors come for the natural beauty (mountains, lagoons and vegetation) and the beaches. The various
island cultures can also be experienced.
Oceania Islands. Tourism to the islands of Oceania is a little greater because of Guam, an American island
that has an extensive infrastructure. Japan and the United States send most tourists to Guam and to the other
islands of Oceania, namely American Samoa, Tahiti, Trust Territory and Western Samoa. The islands are known for

their climate, spectacular sunsets, clean beaches and friendly people.
Study questions
➢ In which regions of the world does most domestic and international tourism occur?

➢ List the three regions in the United States where tourism is of prime importance.
➢ Canadians account for well over 50 per cent of the visitors to the United States. Why is this?
➢ Caribbean cruises have undergone a remarkable growth in the past 20 years. Why is this?
➢ What attracts tourists to Mexico?

➢ What two factors are presently limiting the growth of tourism in Central America?
➢ What factors account for the large numbers of North Americans who visit Great Britain?
➢ List the three major tourist countries of Europe together with their major attractions.
➢ Why does Eastern Europe encourage tourism?
➢ Why do people visit the Soviet Union and what factors limit the development of tourism from the
West?

Discussion questions
➢ Select five countries and, for them, describe:

➢ the major tourist attractions;
➢ where their residents travel to on vacation;
➢ where visiting tourists come from.

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