This document provides an overview of the country of ThatCountry, including its geography, government, economy, and social issues. It then discusses ThatCountry's tourism industry, describing the types of visitors, entry requirements, major attractions, and the importance of tourism to the economy. The document notes opportunities for tourism such as cultural experiences, but also barriers like lack of infrastructure and environmental impacts. It concludes with the author's positive perspective on visiting ThatCountry to experience its unique culture and values centered around happiness, community, and protecting nature.

1. Cover page

2. Section 1: ThatCountry Overview
Geography/Location of ThatCountry
The Kingdom of ThatCountry is a sovereign nation in
ThatContinent, nestled between OtherCountry and OtherCountry
on the southwest slope of the ThoseMountains. The topography
of this landlocked nation includes high rugged mountains, deep
valleys, and systems of streams (Wully, 1991). The climate
varies due to the vast differences in altitudes and the
ThoseKindOf storms. Western ThatCountry is hot, humid, and
sub-tropical, while the central parts have warm summers and
cold, dry winters (Wully, 1991). ThatCountry is divided into 15
districts, called ThoseDistricts (CIA, 2016).
Government/Economy/Population
Women in line for Election Day, Tourism Council of
ThatCountry
In March of 2008, ThatCountry had its first national
elections, shifting from an absolute monarchy, to a
constitutional monarchy (Tourism Council of ThatCountry,
n.d.). The king is the head of state, the executive power is
headed by the prime minister, and the two parts of parliament
comprise the legislative power. Most recent population was
recorded at 675,444 (CIA, 2016). Three main ethnic groups
make up the population of ThatCountryese people: the
ThisGroup, or indigenous inhabitants, the ThatGroup, who have
ThatKindOf origin, and the ThatOtherGroup, who are believed

3. to have migrated from ThatFarAwayPlace (Tourism Council of
ThatCountry, n.d.). The economy of ThatCountry is rapidly
growing, but it is still considered a developing nation. The GDP
per capita was $4,561 in
2013, while the gross domestic product grew 7.5% to $1,962
million, showing a consistent positive growth pattern since
1975. ThatCountry earns most of its revenue from tourism and
exports of hydropower electricity to ThatBigNeighborCountry.
Agriculture is another major industry, with much of the labor
force growing rice, corn, wheat, oranges, grapes, basil, and
peppers. Animal products such as cheese, butter, and milk are
also produced, but as the nation is
ThatReligion, the slaughter of animals is prohibited (Tourism
Council of ThatCountry, n.d.).
Social Issues
ThatCountry is the only country in the world to measure its
success by gross total happiness [GTH] instead of the common
monetary measurement of gross national product (Ethir, 2013).
In a 2015 report, ThatCountry ranked second in the world with a
0.562 nation-level index of national happiness. King
What’sHisName defined the four main pillars of GTH as
“equitable and equal socioeconomic development, preservation
and promotion of cultural and spiritual heritage, conservation of
the environment, and good governance, which are interwoven,
complementary, and consistent.” (Tourism Council of
ThatCountry, para. 2, n.d.). The King is credited with
implementing legislation that protects the integrity of the
ThatCountryese culture and choosing to develop slowly so as to
avoid stretching the land and the people. A small sector of the
population still lives in very rural areas that because of the
rough terrain, are cut off from modern comforts like heat or
electricity. Many citizens are illiterate and 1 in 6 still live under
the poverty line (Tourism Council of ThatCountry, n.d.).
ThatReligion is a huge part of
ThatCountryese life, as seen by the presence of

4. ThatReligiosAttraction, cloisters, prayer flags, and prayer
stands. ThatCountryese traditional and legal doctrines reflect
gender equality. Gender ratio of property ownership is
approximated at 60 to 40, female to male, and the head of the
household is not based on gender, but on capability (Rinner,
2003). ThatCountry is one of the few ThatDirection countries
where female dowries are nonexistent. Section 2: Overview of
Tourism in ThatCountry
Visitors/Inbound Tourism Statistics, Entry/Exit, & Safety
Tourism first opened in 1972 as a way to generate revenue, as
well as publicize the country’s unique culture and traditions to
the outside world. ThatCountry’s tourism industry is built on a
high value, low impact model (Tourism Council of ThatCountry,
n.d.). The Department of Tourism stresses limiting the negative
impact of mass tourism on culture and conserving the natural
environment. In 1986, the government raised the tourist tariff to
attract only affluent visitors, and in 1991, tourism was
privatized in order to more tightly control the type and quantity
of tourists (Rinner, 2003). Visitors must obtain a visa from the
Ministry of Tourist Affairs before landing in ThatCity, and must
have a licensed tour guide accompany them to and from the
airport. The minimum tour package a tourist can buy costs
$100-230 a day per person and includes a minimum 3-star hotel,
all meals, a licensed ThatCountryese tour guide, all
transportation, and the sustainable tourism fee of $75 (Tourism
Council of ThatCountry, n.d.). 2014 saw an increase in tourism
of 15.25%, totaling 157,124 arrivals. International visitors
represented 55,500 visitors and domestic arrivals totaling
87,584 (ThatCountry Tourism Monitor Annual Report, 2015).
Gross earnings from tourism in 2014 totaled 38.93 million with
fee payment to the government at $18.28 million (ThatCountry
Tourism Monitor Annual Report, 2015). ThatCountry is a very
politically stable country and is one of the safest countries in
the world, almost completely devoid of scams, begging, and
theft. It ranked 14th on the global peace ranking, compared to

5. 94th reflected in the OtherCountry (CIA, 2016). It is the only
country in the top 20 that is not a developed nation. Since its
inception in 1972, tourism has been the country’s largest
foreign-exchange earner.
Types of Tourism & Major Attractions of ThatCountry
ThatCountry’s main tourism attractions are its religious
festivals, historic temples, traditional culture, and breath-taking
landscapes. Heritage tourism is visible in the capital of
ThatCity, which is the hub of the local handicraft and art scene.
Here locals sell traditional ThatCountryese art like colorful
embroidered hangings and clothing, silk fabrics, mats, and
trinkets. Event tourism is popular as the many religious
festivals are a big draw of domestic and international tourists.
Sport and adventure tourism can be seen in the mountain biking,
rafting, trekking, and archery activities. Cultural tourism
opportunities include staying with a local rural family to try
their food and see their daily chores, such as picking corn in the
corn patties. Nature and wildlife tourism opportunities include
bird-watching, wildlife guides, and once a year, tourist flock to
see the endangered ThatRareKindofBird’s nest (Tourism
Council of ThatCountry, n.d.).
The most well known destination in ThatCountry is the
NameofMonastery. This monastery is the holiest site in
ThatCountry and towers 11,000 feet on the side of a rocky cliff
overlooking ThatBeautiful valley (Broom, 2014). The monastery
is said to be the site where
AMysteriousMystic landed 1,000 years ago on the
NameofMonastery, Lonely Planet back of a flying
NameofAnimal. He is responsible for bringing ThatReligion to
the
ThatCountryese. The hike to the monastery passes by waterfalls,
thousands of prayer flags, and small religious handicrafts
containing ashes of the dead. Another popular attraction is the
NameofFamous Park in NameofCity. The park was established
in 2004 to preserve the natural biodiversity in of the area.

6. Measuring 50 square kilometers, this area has been developed
into a site for ecotourism featuring a lake, camp sites,
viewpoints, and trekking routes. The park boasts
50 species of ThatRarePlant, 210 species of birds, and animals
such as musk deer, ThatKindofPredator, ThoseKindof Bears,
ThatKindofEndangeredAnimal, ThisAnimal, and
ThatAnimal (BGCI, 2005). Section 3: Tourism Opportunities
and Barriers in ThatCountry
ThatCountry attracts many tourism opportunities, thanks to
its beautiful environment, religious traditions, and unique
culture. The Department of Tourism has been vocal about
adopting a cautious approach to growth and development so as
to preserve the country’s cultural heritage, and if the residents
and business leaders are able to stick to this plan, the
opportunities for tourism seem great. Tourism has created
employment opportunities and has encouraged the growth of
locally owned private sector enterprises (ThatCountry Tourism
Monitor Annual Report, 2015). Domestic revenues now cover
about 47% of total expenditures and much of this has been
generated by the tourism royalty tax. The rest is funded by
external grants or loans, and ThatCountry’s external debt is
nearly 80% of its GDP (Ethir, 2013). Like many developing
countries, ThatCountry must fight the draw of expanding too
fast on foreign loans.
As tourism increases, the demands for imports could greatly
hinder this country that already depends heavily on
ThatNeighborCountry for food and fuel imports. Its landlocked
geography makes it particulate prone to inflation (Rinner,
2003). Seasonality can also pose a challenge to tourism, as
nearly half of all arrivals come between the three months of
ThisMonth, ThatMonth, and TheOtherMonth (ThatCountry
Monitor Tourism Annual Report, 2015). This unequal
distribution of visitors adds pressure to the limited
infrastructure. Lack of infrastructure could prove to be a big
barrier to tourism. There is currently no railway system, and
only one airport. A sizeable chunk (38%) of roads are unpaved

7. and susceptible to flooding and mud (CIA, 2016). The
Department of Roads employs 7,600 people to maintain its
41,000km network, and because of its steep topography, road
building is very slow, dangerous, and labor intensive. In an exit
survey conducted of tourists, 50.85% highlighted their
discomfort with the condition of the roads (ThatCountry
Monitor Tourism Annual Report, 2015). This could discourage
future tourism prospects, especially in a niche industry highly
influenced by word-of-mouth advertisement.
Part of ThatCountry’s major appeal is through eco-tourism, so it
is paramount that the ecosystem is protected. To ensure this, the
government enacted a law requiring 50% of its forest cover to
be maintained for all time (Rinner, 2003). ThatCountry
currently boasts a 82.1% forest cover and has designated 35% of
its land mass to protected areas and parks. Construction of
infrastructure and clearing of trees to make way for roads has
increased to meet the needs of tourists. This increases the
potential for erosion and landslides and destroys the habitat of
the wildlife. Most of the population rely on sustenance farming,
but meeting the demands of tourism could put a strain on the
farmers and create overgrazing. The government must balance
revenue needs with ecological considerations, water
management, and soil preservation (ThatCountry Monitor
Tourism Annual Report, 2015).
ThatCountry is particularly sensitive to climate changes,
because of the large presence of glaciers and glacial lakes in the
ThoseReallyTallMountains. Vertical shifts as great as 50m have
been recorded in the last 50 years, and some lakes have grown
as much as 700 percent. Glacial lake outburst floods could have
drastic consequences for the 9% of the world’s population that
count on these rivers for renewable storehouses of freshwater.
Scientists in the area must continue to monitor these glacial
levels to avoid a disaster (Baja et al., 2007). Section 4: Personal
Perspectives on ThatCountry Tourism
I chose to study ThatCountry because of its uniqueness and
culture, as well as its notoriety for adhering to a strict tourism

8. policy founded on sustainability. When I started researching, I
had already booked my trip there, and learning about the
admirable culture and values of the ThatCountryese further my
excitement to visit. Because of ThatCountry’s self-
imposed 60-year isolation, it is unmarred and uncorrupt, and has
the luxury of looking to other countries mistakes and successes
for guidance. The Department of Tourism requires all
legislation passed to be environmentally and ecologically
friendly, and socially and culturally reflective of their
ThatCountryese traditions. Although it may be impossible for
the juggernaut of tourism to bring only positive aspects, I think
ThatCountry has the potential to serve as a successful example
of civic tourism.
Western cultures have much to learn from Novice Monks at
ThatSpecial ThatCountryese ideas and values, from their
adherence to Monastery, Lonely Planet moderation to their
protection of the ecosystem. Much of
western society seems founded on the acquisition of material
goods, on superficiality, and on environmental and moral decay.
We are always searching for the next material possession that
will make us happy, and yet we, as a culture, are not happy. It is
apparent in the violence, crime, and hate that make the
headlines daily. I was struck by the happiness that shown from
the ThatCountryese people’s faces that I met, even ones who
lived in meager shacks without heat or electricity. With their
strong ThatReligion beliefs, their respect for nature, and their
pride in their culture and traditions, this country’s citizens can
definitely prove as a model for happiness. I think society can
benefit from following a philosophy that defines happiness and
contentment not by placing importance on material goods and
material gains, but on the union between the physical and the
spiritual, and the respect for nature and community. Instructor’s
Note: Many thanks to former student, C.S., who wrote this great
paper that serves as a helpful example to other learners.

9. Works Cited
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10. Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/librarythe-world-
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Project overview:
You will select a country from a list of options, NOT
INCLUDING one that you were 1) born in 2) have lived in or 3)
currently reside in. This is to ensure that that 1) no student
researches the same country and 2) that we have coverage of all
of the various ‘zones’ of tourism around the world. You are to
use the template provided in Blackboard. Use the resources
provided for how to create a formal academic research paper
and avoid the common mistakes (lack of proper format, lack of
in-text citations, plagiarism, using opinion/advice in the “I”
“Me” “We” or “You” tenses, typos/grammar issues, lack of
depth, too few or low quality sources not in alpha order in
works cited section). The research paper will include:
Section 1: Country Overview
Geographic Description, Government/Industry/Commerce,
Demographics, Social Issues
Section 2: Overview of Tourism
Visitors/Inbound Tourism Stats, Domestic vs. Inbound Tourism,
Entry/Exit Costs, Safety of Travel, Tourism Infrastructure,
Types of Tourism (from our lesson), Specific Major Attractions
Section 3: Tourism Opportunities & Barriers
Opportunities/Resources and Barriers/Threats to Tourism
Including Economic, Cultural & Social, and Environmental

11. Impacts
Section 4: Tourism Personal Perspectives
onNameofCountry’sTourism
Using “I” tense (the only section of this paper where this is
permitted), discuss whether you are more or less interested in
traveling to this country as a tourist. Why or why not? What did
you learn that impressed or concerned you? Provide a ‘clever’
and thought provoking final thought about this country’s
tourism.
Citations
Use APA format to properly cite all online, print, and graphics
resources, which should be from a minimum of 5 reputable
sources (i.e. not Wikipedia…use it as a starting point and go
search the citations at the bottom). This includes IN-TEXT
CITATIONS, and at the end, an APA WORKS CITED in
alphabetical order. Use these
guides: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ and
http://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-website.