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Foreign Correspondent: Bali - tourism and development

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Foreign Correspondent: Bali - tourism and development

SUBJECTS:  Geography

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


Bali, a world-renowned slice of paradise in Indonesia, is undergoing rapid development to accommodate the increase in foreign tourism.

Tourism brings money but it also drives up prices and affects the environment.

View this clip to explore the issues experienced by those living in paradise.


Things to think about

  1. 1.Bali is a popular Australian tourist destination. What are the benefits that tourists bring to this island in Indonesia? How might tourism negatively affect Bali?
  2. 2.How has Bali's population changed since the 1970s? What about the numbers of visiting tourists? What infrastructure development would be needed to cope with such numbers of visitors?
  3. 3.The problem of waste is highlighted in the clip. List some of the sources of waste that are affecting the environment surrounding Denpasar and Kuta, Bali's boom development areas. What action do you think is needed if these issues are to be addressed? Who should be responsible for that action?
  4. 4.At the time this clip was made (in 2012), an average of 800,000 Australians travelled to Bali each year. Create a visual representation to show positive and negative impacts of tourism on this island over a year. Find out more about waste management and recycling in Bali. If you know something about these things from personal experience, share it with others.


Date of broadcast: 15 May 2012


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