Types of maps
, Mindmap
1 Eight types of maps and
their uses in tourism
2 Electronic maps (4
types)
3 Other ICT in tourism
(Information
Communication
Technology)
, 1.1 General reference maps
Cover an area such as a continent or country
Include maps that focus on a specific theme in a
specific are e.g. population distribution in SA
Uses:
Valuable source of general information about an area to
tourists
Information may features such as roads, railway, dams.
Type of Example Explanation Uses and value in Tourism
map
General South Africa Map showing a specific Tourist can get a general idea of
Reference theme of an area where the county or area is located on
maps the map / general information
, Mindmap
1 Eight types of maps and
their uses in tourism
2 Electronic maps (4
types)
3 Other ICT in tourism
(Information
Communication
Technology)
, 1.1 General reference maps
Cover an area such as a continent or country
Include maps that focus on a specific theme in a
specific are e.g. population distribution in SA
Uses:
Valuable source of general information about an area to
tourists
Information may features such as roads, railway, dams.
Type of Example Explanation Uses and value in Tourism
map
General South Africa Map showing a specific Tourist can get a general idea of
Reference theme of an area where the county or area is located on
maps the map / general information
