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Global Culture and Tourism Geography T R M 11 0 5 New 7 Wonders of Asia – East Asia This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Jeju Island (Jeju Province, South Korea) – A volcanic island named as Jejudo (also known as Jeju Island). The...

Global Culture and Tourism Geography T R M 11 0 5 New 7 Wonders of Asia – East Asia This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Jeju Island (Jeju Province, South Korea) – A volcanic island named as Jejudo (also known as Jeju Island). The island is known for the glorious beaches, mountains and stunning scenery and the home of Mount Hallasan, the tallest mountain in South Korea. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND Puerto Princesa’s Underground River (Palawan, Philippines) – Hailed as one of the seven wonders of nature in 2011. It is also known as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park a protected area that lies within Saint Paul Mountain Range, one of the most important biodiversity conservation areas in the Philippines since 1992. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA  Halong Bay Vietnam (Limestone Bay, Vietnam) – Locally, it is called as Vinh Ha Long “Where the Dragon Descends to the Sea”. Located at the northwest coast of the Gulf of Tonkin, near the city of Ha Long (Hong Gai), Quang Ninh province of northern Vietnam. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA · Komodo National Park (Indonesia) – · Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands of Indonesia. The island is the famous habitat of the Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on Earth. The Komodo dragons have thrived in the harsh climate of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands for millions of years as the dominant predators on the handful of islands they inhibit. They will eat almost anything, including, deer, pigs, smaller dragons and even large water buffalo. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND · Amazon Rainforest (South America) The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest with a size of 5.5 million square kilometers. The largest river by discharge of water in the world, and according to some experts, the longest in length but has conflicts with Nile River. The large rainforest occupying the drainage basin of the Amazon River and its tributaries in northern South America and covering an area of 2,300,000 square miles (6,000,000 square km). Comprising about 40 percent of Brazil’s total area, and bounded by the Guiana Highlands in the north and Andes Mountains in the west, the Brazilian central plateau to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND · Table Top Mountain (South Africa) – Locally known as Khoikhoi: Hoerikwaggo (Mountain of Sea), Afrikaans: Tafelberg a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa, and is featured in the Flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. The mountain forms part of the Table Mountain National Park. · Iguazu Falls (Borders of Brazil and Argentina) – Also called as Iguacu Falls. The name “Iguazu” comes from the Guarani or Tupi words “y” meaning “water ”, and “ûasú” meaning “big”.  Seven Wonders of the Ancient World · Great Pyramid of Giza · Hanging Gardens of Babylon · Statue of Zeus · Temple of Artemis · Mausoleum of Halicarnassus · Colossus of Rhodes · Pharos (Lighthouse) of Alexandria Source: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/seven-wonders-ancient-world  The World’s 20 Most Impressive Ancient Builds Source: Newcomd (2021) https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a35867403/ancient-  Temple of Hera Italy, 550 B.C. Source: Newcomd (2021) https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a35867403/ancient-architecture/ This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA  Ancient Greek Parthenon on the Acropolis Athens, 432 B.C. Source: Newcomd (2021) https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a35867403/ancient-architecture/  Gobekli Tepe, Turkey, 9000 B.C. Source: Newcomd (2021) https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a35867403/ancient-architecture/ This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND  Tumulus of Bougon France, 4700 B.C. Source: Newcomd (2021) https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a35867403/ancient-architecture/ This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC  England, 3000 B.C. Source: Newcomd (2021) https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a35867403/ancient-architecture/ This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY Terminologies Terminologies Terminologies TRIVIA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC  The five rings of the Olympic Games that were designed by the father of modern Olympic Games Pierre de Coubertinin 1912 was used to symbolize the union of the five continents and meeting the athletes competing from throughout the world. The colors of the rings also symbolizes the common colors present in each flag of the countries with white as the background that symbolizes peace. The Blue ring symbolizes Europe, Yellow ring is Asia, the Black ring is Africa, The Green is Australia and the Red is The Americas. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC  From the Greek words “geo” meaning Earth and “graphy” which means to write Now more of a science than writing (Rubenstein, et al.,2013) “Description of the Earth” (Hobbs, 2007) “The study of the Earth’s landscape, GEOGRAPHY people, places and environment” (Royal Geographical Society Geography)  Why do you need to study geography? üProduct of Tourism and Travel Motivator Climate Bodies of water : rivers, waterfalls, seas, lakes, lagoons, oceans, etc.. Land Forms : mountains, valleys, plateaus, etc.. üTravel or Itinerary Planning This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC Elements of Geography · World in Spatial Terms · Places and Regions · Physical Systems · Human Systems · Environmental and Society · Uses of Geography This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Maps · A map is a flat representation of the world. It contains pertinent information about a particular area. Types of maps Road map Political map Physical map Climate map Economic map Mental map This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY Tourist Map This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND Tourism “Tourism comprises the ac0vi0es of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecu0ve year for leisure, business and other purposes.” (UNWTO defines) Person : a visitor Types of Visitor · Excursionist or Same-Day Visitor or Day · Tourist Documents for Travelling Abroad Passport - a booklet that identifies the holder, and where visas are placed This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC · Regular · Diplomatic · Official Visa - A stamp placed on a page of a traveler’s passport granting entry to the destination · Requirements vary per country · May be totally waived or issued upon entry to a destination for a fee This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC · Reference: Donesa, L. & Aragon, L. 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