Category Archives: Class Notes

Basic Approaches to the Study of Tourism Geography

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Rashid Faridi

Tourism Geography commonly is approached through a variety of methods. The following are several methods that have been used. Institutional Approach The institutional approach to the study of tourism considers the various intermediaries and institutions that perform tourism activities. It … Continue reading →

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First Urbanization In India: Indus Valley Civilization

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Rashid Faridi

The story starts with Migration of Homo-sapiens into India and it is an old story. According to currently accepted theory homo-sapiens originated from Africa around 150,000 years back. From there they migrated to rest of the world. After the end … Continue reading →

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Urban Settlements/Systems Defined

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Rashid Faridi

A Human Settlement is a place where people live and interact through activities such as agriculture, trading and entertainment A rural settlement system is a community involved predominantly primary activities such as farming, lumbering and mining. An urban settlement system engages … Continue reading →

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New England Climate:Seasons

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

 The climate of New England varies greatly across its 500-mile (800 km) span from northern Maine to southern Connecticut: Interior Maine, New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts have a humid continental climate (Dfb in Köppen climate classification). In this region the winters are long, cold, and heavy snow is common (most locations … Continue reading →

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