Human Geography Questions

Which Middle Eastern country is this? Small, mountainous, multi-cultural society recognizing multiple languages that are widely used; and a mount where ski centers have been developed.

Which East African country offers tourist these resources: Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti National Park, and the coastal island of Zanzibar?

Which city in Jordan is best described here: an ancient and architectural city of the Nabatean civilization in a basin surrounded by mountains.

These three countries are known as the Baltic States, and though they are small, they are filled with noted cultural opportunities in their music festivals and folklore.

Which city/country is best described here: in a country known for its spicy cuisine and its excellent facilities for active holidays, and an attractive capital city split on each side of the Danube River?

In more politically stable times, which of these northern African countries is the most tolerant of Arab states, has excellent beaches, is a great winter destination, and is a major holiday area for Europeans.

Which region in southern Africa is described here? South Africa's second largest city with the country's oldest European settlement and is a cosmopolitan city with many ethnic groups and has a tolerant attitude to alternative lifestyles, has coasts for whale watching, a range of habitats for wildlife, as well as vineyards.

The North African countries, compared to those of sub-Saharan Africa, tend to have more cultural similarities with:

Which African country is best described here: Gateway to Africa from Western Europe, beautiful examples of Islamic heritage, has a fertile plateau, Atlas Mountains to the south, Sahara Desert to the south and east, and both Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean coast.

Which southern African country is home to Victoria Falls, which is its most famous attraction? This country also has a national park system focused on ecotourism.

A dramatic weather event common especially in the Northern Plains of Asia, bringing torrential rains, followed by excessive heat; ultimately affecting tourism during this season.

A city in Italy on the River Arno and the capital of Tuscany and leading cultural center in the arts.

While there are many outstanding attributes for Africa to be a tourist destination, there are still several challenges for more tourism such as accessibility and political instability.

Iran, though we cannot travel there currently due to US State Department warnings, has great tourism potential in its Islamic 'city of mosques' architecture and Persian civilizations.

South Africa has a much more well-developed infrastructure, with good air, road and rail systems, compared to the rest of sub-Saharan Africa.

Popular holiday area on the Atlantic ocean in southern Portugal with a sunny climate, sandy beaches and a rocky coast.

The northern mountain rampart, which includes the Himalaya Mountains, acts as both a barrier to north-south communications and to the very cold air masses from the north and over Central Asia.

There are seven continents in the world. Asia is the world's largest continent and accounts for ______ percent of the world's population.

This West/Central African county includes scenic variety at Korup National Park, a high volcanic mount, popular beaches of Gulf of Guinea, and a great variety of tribal groups.

Dominant religions exist in the Middle East that contribute to the draw, or pull factor, for tourism. Which three religions are they?