The Dominican Republic is a popular tourist destination. Fig. 6.1 shows the top 10 countries with the most visitors to the Dominican Republic. [Figure 6.1]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] Pie chart / bar (chart) / pictogram / doughnut (graph).
2. [1] Europe
3. [2] Africa Australasia
4. [4] Advantages: Reserve 2 • More / creates / provides jobs; • More / high(er) income / profit / money; • Taxes paid by tourists; • Increased / larger market for local goods; • Increased / high(er) / more GNP / GDP / GNI / foreign exchange; • More facilities / services available for locals; • Development of roads / railways / airports / sewerage / water / telecommunications; • Cultural exchange / learn languages / promotes local culture; • Preserves traditions. Disadvantages: Reserve 2 • Local people have to move / loss of land for tourist developments; • locals cannot access beaches; • Jobs are seasonal / low paid; • Best jobs go to foreign nationals; • Income goes to international companies / leakage; • Demands on water supply / electricity / road network; • Risk of importing disease; • Higher prices; • Loss of privacy; • Noise / air / visual / water pollution; • Loss / dilution of culture / cultural identity / destroys culture; • Traffic congestion / overcrowding; • Poor behaviour of tourists / don't respect culture / inappropriate dress / racism; • Litter / vandalism / damage heritage sites; • Increase in specified crime e.g., pick pocketing.