Topic 5_ASIA.pptx

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1. Alright, today we will learn the topic in Tourism Geography which is the World Tourism Destination in Asia Continent focusing on China, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
2. Asia, is the largest and most populous continent in the world with just over 3.8 billion people.
3. Asia is composed of a wide variety of ethnic groups, cultures, environments, economics, historical ties, and governmental systems.
4. Geographically the continent makes up 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area, and 29.5% of its land area.  
5. In the west, Asia is bordered by Europe, the eastern coastline of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as by the Sea of Marmara, the Bosporus Strait, the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
6. In the east, Asia is bordered by the pacific ocean and almost endless stretch of bays and seas. In the southwest the Red Sea and isthmus of Suez separate the continent from Africa.
7. The Arctic Ocean and a handful of seas front the northern border, while the Bering Sea separates Asia from North America. The Indian Ocean fronts most of Asia's southern borders, along with a series of bays, gulfs and seas, as well as extensive chains of both inhabited and uninhabited islands.
8. Asia’s area is about 49,700,000 km² (19,189,277 sq. mi) and it covers about 60 percent of Earth's total land area.
9. Asia’s area is about 49,700,000 km² (19,189,277 sq. mi) and it covers about 60 percent of Earth's total land area.
10. The population of Asia is more than 4 billion human inhabitants (4,157 million), about 60 percent of the world's population. 1.33 billion of these people live in China. Seven out of ten of the most populated countries are in Asia (2010).
11. The highest point of Asia is at Sagarmatha or Chomolungma and also known as the Mount Everest at 8,848 m or 29,028 ft. in Nepal.
12. The Caspian Sea (salt lake) measuring at 371 000 km² (143 250 sq. mi) and Ozero Baykal also known as Lake Baikal measuring at 31 500 km² in Siberia also the world's largest freshwater lake by volume.
13. The longest river in Asia is Yangtze (Yángzî Jiang, or Chang Jiang (simplified Chinese) located in China with 6,380 km or 3,964 mi long.
14. Here we will focus on a few countries which are;China, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
15. China is located in Southeast Asia along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. It is the world's third largest country, after Russia and Canada. With an area of 9.6 million square kilometres and a coastline of 18,000 kilometres, its shape on the map is like a rooster.
16. It reaches Mohe in Heilongjiang Province as its northern end. Zengmu Ansha (or James Shoal) to the south. Pamirs to the west and expands to the eastern border at the conjunction of the Heilongjiang (Amur) River and the Wusuli (Ussuri) River, spanning about 50 degrees of latitude and 62 degrees of longitude.
17. China is bordered by 14 countries which are: Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Burma, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakstan, Mongolia, and Russia.
18. Marine side neighbours include: North Korea, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.top
19. The weather in China varies greatly. The winters are cold and the summers are hot. However, although the winters are cold, they are dry unlike in America. The summers in China are very rainy. Monsoons are no stranger to China. Since China is such a huge country, it does not have one specific climate.
20. There are actually five temperature zones in China. Click on arrow buttons to find out more about China’s climate.
21. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Temperature Zone distribution range at Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
22. Subtropical Zone includes South of isotherm of Qinling Mountain-Huaihe River, east of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Representative cities are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Guilin, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Chengdu.
23. Tropical Zone include Hainan Province and the southern parts of Yunnan, Guangdong and Taiwan Provinces. Representative cities are Haikou and Sanya.
24. Temperate Continental Zone.
25. Temperate Zone include Jilin, northern Xinjiang, and most of Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Inner  Mongolia. Representative cities are Beijing, Shenyang, Dalian, Hohhot, Dunhuang, and Lanzhou.
26. Now, we will see natural resources of China.The vast land expanses of China include plateaus, plains, basins, foothills, and mountains.Defining rugged plateaus, foothills and mountains as mountainous, they occupy nearly two-thirds of the land, higher in the West and lower in the East like a three-step ladder.
27. The highest step of the typical 'ladder topography' is formed by the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau at the average height of over 4,000 meters, with the Kunlunshan range, Qilianshan range and Hengduan mountain chain as the division between this step and the second one. The highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, at 8844.43 meters high is known as 'the Roof of the World'.
28. On the second step are large basins and plateaus, most of which are 1,000 - 2,000 meters high. The Daxing'an, Taihang, Wu and Xuefeng Mountains divide this step and the next lower one. Plateaus including Inner Mongolian, Loess, Yungui Plateaus, and basins such as Tarim, Junggar, and Sichuan Basins are situated here.
29. The third step, abundant in broad plains, is dotted with the foothills and lower mountains, with altitudes of over 500 meters. Here is located the famous plains: the Northeast, the North China, and the Middle-Lower Yangtze Plains, neighboring with each other from north to south. These well-cultivated and fertile lands produce abundant crops.
30. Now, we will see the regional division of China.Although the physical features are as described, people tend to divide China into four regions, that is, the North, South, Northwest and the Qinghai-Tibetan areas. Because of the geographical differences, residents of each region have distinctive lifestyles and customs.
31. The North and South regions are located in the Eastern monsoon area and are divided by the Qin Mountains-Huai River. Nearly 95 percent of the Chinese population lives here. The other two regions, the Northwest and Qinghai-Tibetan regions that occupy 55 percent of the land, have fewer people, although most of the ethnic groups cluster there.
32. Now, we will learn about rivers and lake in China. China has numerous rivers and lakes. According to statistics, more than 50,000 rivers have drainage areas that exceed 100 square kilometres; more than 1,500 exceed 1,000 square kilometres. These rivers can also be classified as exterior and interior rivers.
33. The Yangtze, the longest in China and even in Asia, is the third-longest in the world. The Yellow River, 'Mother River of the Chinese People', is just behind the Yangtze, both flowing into the Pacific Ocean.
34. The Yarlung Zangbo River belongs to the Indian Ocean water system, and the Irtysh River to the Arctic Ocean. On the other side, the interior rivers drain less area than the exterior ones.
35. Lakes are also important. The areas with the most lakes are the Middle-Lower Yangtze Plain and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Many lakes in the northwest are salty
36. Qinghai Lake, a beautiful natural salt-water lake, is the largest. In southeast China, most lakes are fresh water. Poyang Lake, Dongting Lake, and Taihu Lake are all fresh water lakes.
37. These provide China with precious resources such as aquatic products, petroleum, natural gas, mines and renewable resources including tide power.
38. China has large areas of mountainous land, about two-thirds of the country. The range is mainly run from east to west and from northeast to southwest. Among these mountains, some reach to the sky, and others are lower with charming scenery.
39. Out of the mountains throughout the world at the altitude of over 7,000 meters, over 50 stand in China.
40. To the east in China, lower mountains like Mt. Taishan, Mt. Huashan, and Mt. Emeishan, also display their unique beauty. In addition, they hide rich treasures including botanic, zoologic, and mineral resources.
41. Now, let’s look at 6 tourism features in China.
42. One, discover the urban hearts of China's two metropolises.
43. Two, add a luxury Yangtze River cruise to discover more about China.
44. Three, visit the most classic cities of China. It is the trip for your first-time visit.
45. Four, visit the best of China has to offer in a shore time.
46. Five, follow in the footsteps of ancient merchants along the historic international trade route and discover the most "inland" region in the world.
47. Six, experience the cultural treasures of China in one trip - Panda & Kungfu.
48. Now, let us explore about Thailand. Thailand is one of the world’s most beautiful countries and known worldwide as the 'Land of Smiles’.
49. Thailand is the country's diverse natural landscapes; a rich history and Buddhist culture; inspiring buildings, both ancient and modern; world famous cuisine; and warm, hospitable people make Thailand one of the world’s most popular destinations.
50. The Thailand demographics reveal the cultural homogeneity. More than 80 % of the total Thai population speaks the native Thai language. Click the arrow buttons to view more about Thailand’s demographics.
51. Thailand is a country in South East Asia The total Thailand demographics include the central Thai population, north-eastern Thai or Lao population, northern Thai population and the southern Thai population.The dominant ethnic Thai group among the four is the northern Thai people. The northern Thai comprise 34.2 % of the total population. They are closely followed by the central Thai people comprising 33.7 % of the population. The demography of Thailand displays an eclectic mixture of persons having their origins from other parts of Asia. About 14 % of the population are of Chinese heritage. Malay speaking Muslims also have a significant presence. People of Malay ethnicity are 2.3 % of the total population of Thailand.
52. The demographic statistic of Thailand reveals that the majority of the Thai population is concentrated in the rural areas of central, north-eastern and northern Thailand. The urban population is approximately 31.1 % of the total population. The population growth rate is 0.68 % of the total Thai people, according to the 2006 census. Thailand has a high literacy rate. About 92.6 % of the population are functionally literate as per the 2006 census.
53. The Thailand climate is controlled by tropical monsoons and the weather in generally hot and humid across most of the country and most of the year.Click the arrow buttons to view more about the climates in Thailand.
54. The weather in central Thailand (the landlocked provinces) is determined by three seasons that are hot season, cold season and rainy season.
55. The southern, coastal region of Thailand has only two seasons – the rainy season and dry season.Fortunately, for those planning a beach holiday, Thailand’s two coasts have slightly different rainy seasons, allowing visitors to find sunny beaches nearly year round. On the Andaman or west coast, where Phuket, Krabi, and the Phi Phi Islands lie, the southwest monsoon brings heavy storms from April to October
56. The weather in northern and north-eastern Thailand is determined by three seasons that are hot season, cold season and rainy season.
57. Now, we will learn about the natural recourses in Thailand. Thailand’s history is rich with evidence of ancient civilizations situated in the area and these have become a tourism resource giving the country an enormous advantage. Thailand’s tourism resources can be divided into four categories: Nature, Archaeology, Religion and Traditional Culture Where there is a tourist site, activities or culture can reflect the movement of progress from the past and attract tourists to travel in Thailand. Covering an approximate area of 513,115 square kilometres comprising 77 provinces with more than 700 attractions in many regions.
58. In this part, we will see the tourism resources by the Thailand’s region.
59. The ancient civilizations of this region were known for the gentle and friendly populations with a warm welcome. The region has a natural beauty elevated in a high mountain landscape hosting a variety of popular challenges for mountain climbers. In addition to the well-known waterfalls and historic sites, the area is famous for the traditional festivals and hill tribe lifestyles year-round.
60. Known as “Isan” which means “enormous wealth” this region covers 1/3 of Thailand’s total land area with diverse high hill ranges (Phu), a natural abundance of scenic landscapes and the site of another one of the world’s ancient civilizations.  The earliest historic site and painted pottery aged from 5,000 to 7,000 years was also discovered here, along with numerous stone castles and relics of Buddha sites scattered throughout the region.  Even in modern times, the population’s lifestyles continue to maintain the traditional culture.
61. This area contains vast low lands with Bangkok as the centre of the country and the seat of government adorned with gorgeous palaces, temples and historic antiques symbolic of the diverse traditional values associated with each local lifestyle. The central region also has many popular and well-known natural tourist attractions along the East Coast.
62. Located in the powerful ancient Srivijaya Empire of the past, this region is well-known for antiques and sacred places showing the remains of the past, even ancient, prosperity. The southern region also has the natural attractions, such as famous pristine beaches, exotic islands, prominent mountain ranges and stunning waterfalls scattered throughout the region. The unique native lifestyles of the southern region are interesting with a different traditional flavour that attracts visitors to the South.
63. Concept 23/34 Tourism features in Thailand include: Health Tourism. MICE Tourism. Culture Tourism. Island Tourism.
64. Next, we will look at the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates stretched over 1448 km from the west coast of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, where water and land overlap, to the Arabian Peninsula.  
65. The United Arab Emirates is the constitutional federation of seven emirates. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Al Fujairah.
66. The coastline is studded with islands, coral reefs and ridges where the rich of pearls have been sustaining the UAE populations for centuries.For example, the Delma Island, which is rich in pearls. Nearly 200 islands which fall under the UAE territory in the Persian Gulf, including Abu Dhabi Island, capital of United Arab Emirates, Das Island are rich in oil. There are several island which have left their mark on UAE. Which are Umm Al Nar Island, Saadyat Island, Hamra Island near Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Moosa Island, Greater Tunb Island, and Lesser Tunb Island. The United Arab Emirates mainland varies from the narrow plains surrounded by sandy desert throughout the west and the south to highlands stretching from the Far East and South East to the borders of Oman
67. The climate of the UAE generally is hot and dry. The hottest months are July and August, when average maximum temperatures reach above 48° C on the coastal plain. In the Al Hajar al Gharbi Mountains, temperatures are considerably cooler, a result of the increased in altitude.   Average minimum temperatures in January and February are between 10° C and 14° C. During the late summer months, a humid south-eastern wind known as the sharqi makes the coastal region especially unpleasant. Average minimum temperatures in January and February are between 10° C and 14° C. Rain in the coastal region falls in short, torrential bursts during the summer months, sometimes resulting in floods in ordinarily dry wadi beds. The average annual rainfall in the coastal area is less than 120 millimetres, but in some mountainous areas annual rainfall often reaches 350 millimetres. The region is prone to occasional, violent dust storms, which can severely reduce visibility.
68. Natural resources  in the UAE include: Palm Dates, Pearl and Mango Reev At Abu Dhabi.
69. Tourism features in the UAE include :Palm Jumeirah, The Burj Khalifal and Ski DubaiClicks the arrow buttons to view more about the tourism features in the UEA.
70. Palm Jumeirah has everything you need to enjoy a wonderful holiday break. World famous hotel, amazing tourist attractions, luxury fashion and shopping malls are starting to open up.Whether you just want to relax or immerse yourself in an exciting world of leisure and entertainment, this is a truly inspirational holiday destination.
71. The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest tower and is an amazing feat of engineeringAt the base of the world's tallest tower is one of the world's most amazing fountains. In fact, it is the world's largest dancing fountains.
72. Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or just playing in the snow.Young or old, there is something for everyone, from the beginners to the snow sport enthusiasts. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round.
73. Previously we have learnt about China, United Arab Emirates and Thailand. Now we will look at the last country in Asian Continent that is Turkey.
74. Turkey, a country cradle of cultures and civilizations connecting Europe and Asia and capital of civilizations that have reined the lands of Anatolia for centuries.
75. Ankara is the capital of Turkey, which established a democratic regime with the foundation of the Turkish Republic in 1923.
76. The Bosporus and the Dardanelles, connecting the seas of this magnificent landscape surrounded by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara seas, function as bridges connecting the lands of the region almost like silk threads.
77. Greece and Bulgaria to the west, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan to the east and Iran, Iraq, and Syria to the south are the border neighbours of Turkey.
78. Turkey is the member of various international organizations such as the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, Turkey country continues to evolve and grow at rapid speed.
79. Proud to possess numerous riches in every corner and territory of the country from east to west and north to south, Turkey is also blessed with a wide range of climatic diversity. One may encounter different climate zones in different areas of Turkey, which is comprised of seven geographical regions and experience various climates in one day
80. Surrounded by high mountains and open seas, Turkey is a cornucopia of natural wonders.Apart from that, Turkey is noted for its climatic diversity ranging from the Mediterranean to oceanic to continental climates.
81. The northern regions of Turkey have an oceanic climate whereas the southern areas are affected by a temperate Mediterranean climate.The continental climate reigning in the internal regions makes one experience four seasons in one day.
82. The southern regions which are popular among tourists, particularly in summer and the central and northern regions of Turkey which are in demand rather in winter are popular for their cultural heritage as well as the variety of tourists and sports facilities.
83. Subject to a variety of climates, Anatolia is also rich in flora and fauna. The habitat of numerous varieties of flora and fauna alongside magnificent forests, Turkey, is worth visiting any season of the year 
84. Turkey is much the same as an open air museum thanks to its magnificent heritage comprised of historical and cultural monuments and sites built everywhere in Anatolia since the ancient times.
85. With the establishment Çatalhöyük, the first proto-city settlement of the Neolithic Age, history began to leave its marks discernible today even in the tiniest structures. Located at the mid-point of the European, Asian and African continents, Turkey has a varied geography, rich in mountains, plains, caves, seas and many other natural formations and beauties.
86. Located at the mid-point of the European, Asian and African continents, Turkey has a varied geography, rich in mountains, plains, caves, seas and many other natural formations and beauties.
87. All types of sports activities and more specifically outdoor sports can be done amidst a breathtaking nature providing both for adrenaline and entertainment.
88. The hub of all religions that have been lost in time or still exist, Anatolia is particularly rich in monuments and heritages bearing traces of diverse religious cultures.
89. Furthermore, many branches of art that originated in the Anatolian lands and were introduced to the world are still kept alive and continue to be developed in the present day.Click the arrow buttons to view more. One of the most precious and diverse treasures of Turkey is, of course, the Turkish cuisine. The variety offered by this magnificent heritage of flavours which evolved over the centuries with the blending of the culinary cultures of many communities and civilizations is limitless.  Thousands of unique delicacies and specialties ranging from meat dishes to cold dishes with olive oil, from sorbets to spices are waiting to be served to guests from all over the world. Entertaining and lively folk dances and songs, which originated from the combination of the local culture with music and dance, provide for unique local entertainment in every province you visit. Thanks to its geographical position located at the meeting point of three continents, Turkey is able to offer fast and convenient transportation with more than 200 direct flights to various destinations in the world and connecting flights to all other destinations around the globe. It is also possible to explore different corners of Turkey by entering the country via highway through neighbouring countries located in Asia and Europe. Worldwide famous cruise ships visit the major ports of Turkey on their route. Passengers of these cruise ships have the opportunity to visit and explore the port and the city centre of Istanbul, Izmir and Kusadasi. Ferries between Northern Cyprus and Mersin and between Bodrum, Marmaris and the Greek islands provide for other alternatives to get to Turkey from other lands.Turkey, well known particularly for its hospitality and friendliness, welcomes its visitors any time of the year, offering a spectacular countryside and unique monuments all over the land!
90. Well, that’s all for today, we have learnt the World Tourism Destination In Asia Continent which is covered China, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Turkey country. The countries in Asia Continents have their own unique elements as a tourist attraction to be looking by the traveller and tourism provider itself in order to find the best destinations. The different elements of tourist attractions between the countries will develop a lot of features for the tourism industry. If you have any question regarding the subtopics, don’t hesitate to ask your local tutor. I’m sure they’ll glad to help you. Hope all of you enjoyed today’s lesson. Bye