Tourism and Geography Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering basic tourism concepts, geographical definitions, and sustainability principles from the lecture notes.

Habitat

The natural home of a species (e.g., Ismangali Supt. hippos).

Wildlife

Undomesticated animals in natural habitats.

Fauna

Animal life of a region (e.g., lions).

Flora

Plant life of a region (e.g., Proteas).

Mass Tourism

Large scale tourism that impacts ecosystems (e.g., overcrowding in Table Mountain).

International Tourism

Travel across national borders for leisure or other reasons, or travelling outside your home country to visit another nation for at least 24 hours.

Latitude

Geographic lines measuring north or south.

Equator

The central dividing line of Earth, dividing it into Northern and Southern hemisphere.

Sustainability

Tourism that minimises environmental damage, respects local cultures, and benefits economies.

Responsible Tourism

The active choices and behaviours of tourists, businesses, and government to act respectfully toward the environment, local culture, and economy.

Three Pillars of Sustainable Tourism

Planet, People, Profit, representing Environmental Impact, Social Impact, and Economic Impact.