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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Facts on Coastal Tourism

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration surveys coastal travel and tourism, which is the largest industry, employer, and foreign-revenue earner in the United States.
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Other

Official Travel Information for Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtually visit Chile with this offering from the official tourism corporation, a private non-profit entity, whose mission is to promote Chilean travel industry internationally. Find out about Chilean activities, culture, weather,...
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Other

Arizona Office of Tourism: Visit Arizona: Facts About Arizona

For Students 3rd - 5th
Travel guide for Arizona, including parks, things to do, places to stay, and geographic information.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Travel Newsletter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In a role as the director of tourism for a student-selected city, state, or country, students conduct online research to create travel newsletters enticing tourists to visit their chosen areas. Newsletter content includes location,...
Article
USA Today

Usa Today: 'Anne of Green Gables' Still Rules Prince Edward Island

For Students 9th - 10th
This news article, dated August 5, 2008, talks of the importance of Anne of Green Gables to Prince Edward Island's tourism industry, although many islanders seem to have tired of the attention still given Green Gables as a tourist...
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Malta: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the economy of Malta, which is based primarily on tourism. See if there are other ways for Malta to bring in money. A chart gives some quick facts about the economy as a whole. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background...
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Croatia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
See how Croatia's economy has turned around since the 1990's. Read information about its tourism and increased foreign investment. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cambodia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the present state of the economy in Cambodia from the CIA World Fact Book. Find out about the garment industry and read the chart that has information about the economy as a whole.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mauritius: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why Mauritius' economy is so dynamic and successful. Learn about its exports, industry development, and long-term plans. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Tunisia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive look at the economy of Tunisia includes information about its revenue-generating industries, trade agreements, average annual income, and governmental oversight of some of the economy. Information from the U. S. State...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: San Marino: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the economy of San Marino, which depends heavily on tourism, but also has other industries. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Swaziland: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how Swaziland is attempting to expand its economy beyond agricultural products. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gibraltar: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the economy of Gibraltar which has changed its dependence on British military spending. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Senegal: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Senegal's changing economy from this information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Solomon Islands: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the need for rebuilding the economy of Solomon Islands. See what the country is doing and what still needs to be accomplished. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: The Gambia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief discussion about Gambia's economy as well as a chart showing GDP, natural resources, trade, and percentages of economy in agriculture and industry. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Andorra: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how Andorra's tax-free economy gives it a special place in the European Union. A chart gives some quick facts about parts of the economy. From the CIA World Fact Book.