Theory question 105
Nigeria: People and Economy(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name: (i) one national park in the north that is important for tourism; (ii) one national park in the south that is important for tourism; (iii) Calabar town. (b) Outline four factors that retard tourism development in Nigeria. (c) Suggest three ways by which tourism can be promoted in Nigeria.
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(a) Map: northern park e.g. Yankari (Bauchi), Kainji Lake (Niger/Kwara), Gashaka-Gumti (Taraba/Adamawa), Chad Basin; southern park e.g. Cross River National Park, Old Oyo National Park, Okomu (Edo); Calabar on the coast in the south-east.
(b) Insecurity and kidnapping; poor roads and infrastructure; inadequate funding; poor publicity and negative reports; high cost of hotels and services; poorly trained staff and tour guides; political instability; poor maintenance of sites; poaching and deforestation.
(c) Improve security; build and maintain roads, hotels and amenities; publicise sites at home and abroad; adequate funding and loans to investors; train staff and guides; enforce laws against poaching; tax incentives; consistent government policy.
Name real parks for (a).