Tertiary Economic Activities (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What sector primarily drives Dublin's economy?
What sector primarily drives Dublin's economy?
The tertiary sector drives Dublin's economy.
Which two activities are main parts of the tertiary sector?
Which two activities are main parts of the tertiary sector?
Tourism and transport are the main activities.
Key attractions in Dublin include which famous sites?
Key attractions in Dublin include which famous sites?
Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and Dublin Castle.
How does tourism impact employment in Dublin?
How does tourism impact employment in Dublin?
It supports thousands of jobs in various sectors.
What types of accommodation are available in Dublin?
What types of accommodation are available in Dublin?
From luxury hotels to budget hostels for tourists.
Name a major cultural event celebrated in Dublin.
Name a major cultural event celebrated in Dublin.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are a major event.
What is notable about Dublin’s public transport system?
What is notable about Dublin’s public transport system?
It's efficient and helps reduce traffic congestion.
How many million passengers did Dublin Airport handle in 2017?
How many million passengers did Dublin Airport handle in 2017?
It handled 29 million passengers in 2017.
What is the estimated population of the Greater Dublin Area?
What is the estimated population of the Greater Dublin Area?
The population is about 1.3 million and growing.
What percentage of Dublin's population are foreign nationals?
What percentage of Dublin's population are foreign nationals?
Foreign nationals make up 8% of the population.