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Human Geography presentation on Tourism. We used them last year but now i guess its time to release them to the world. (The Creators name is in brackets )
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Dominica- the Caribbean IslandsBy: Leiya SalisFebruary 19th , 2013
A bit about DominicaDominica is a very mountainous island located in
the Caribbean Sea, north of the island St. Lucia.
It is also greatly covered in lush tropical rainforests.
It suffers from heavy rainfall, especially during the late summer season, where many hurricanes attack the island.
The hurricane-free dry season is from January to may, and is quite popular with tourists.
Dominica- the Nature Island of the Caribbean
The Northern Forest Reserve and the Morne Trois Pitons National Park (WHS) are two popular rainforests in Dominica.
Northern Forest Reserve
Trafalgar Falls, Morne Trois Pitons National
Park
Dominica “hot” spotsThere are many geothermal areas with hot
springs. (eg. The Boiling Lake, located inside the Morne Trois Pitons National Park)
The Boiling Lake; people actually boil eggs here!!
Beaches Galore!
Scott’s Head, DominicaPortsmouth Beach
Deep sea Delights Dominica is also popular for whale-watchers,
divers and snorkelers.
Champagne Reef (the bubbles are actually undersea volcanic gases)
Disadvantages of Tourism in Dominica
The new pier in Portsmouth, at Prince Rupert Bay has increased the number of cruise ships coming to Dominica. This has caused the increase in littering and overcrowding of beaches.
The increase in the number of large hotels has caused the loss of unprotected rainforests around Scott’s Head.
Overfishing is also a major problem, since seafood platters are the most demanded dishes in resort hotels.
Since tourism is seasonal in Dominica (January to May) unemployment occurs in the latter months of the year.
Positive Impacts of Tourism
Before tourism became a major source of income in Dominica, the rainforests were being destroyed for timbre. ◦ The Morne Trois Pitons National Park and
the Northern Forest Reserve now protects these rainforests.
It promotes the use of renewable energy, composting and other eco-friendly ways of living. ◦ The Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge uses only
biodegradable products in their lodges and limits sewage disposal.
Some more positive impacts
Tourism has actually taught the locals of Dominica to conserve the environment. For example, the Rosalie Eco Lodge teaches all workers how the ecosystem in Dominica works.
Thank you for watching!
Merci!
