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THE TERTIARY SECTOR
It is the service sector.
The tertiary sector across the world
Until the second half of the last century, the tertiary sector was limited to government
Since then it has changed
New activities have emerged
Housing development
Leisure activities
Having more leisure time has encouraged the growth of tourism
Tourism is the movement of people for leisure purposes
The most advanced countries have developed tourism
Tourism can be for cultural, recreational or relaxation purposes
Certain places (Caribbean, Mediterranean coast, Paris, London...) are favourite tourist destinations
Changes in labour relations
The tertiary sector in Spain
76% of the workforce
The government, the administration of justice and public safety are services covered exclusively by the state
Education and healthcare are extremely important activities
Free access to both of them is guaranteed by the State for all Spanish citizens
There are also private universities, schools and hospitals
Banking is a key sector since it provides the money
Cultural and recreational services are also important
Strong growth in the last few decades in the commercial sector, the transport sector and tourism
Tourism is one of the most important economic activities in Spain
because of its economic value (more than 10% of total national wealth)
because of the number of people employed in the sector (more than two million)
Spain is ranked as one of the top countries in the world for tourist numbers
Tourist areas in Spain
Most significant areas
Atlantic coast
Cantabrian coast
Balearic and Canary islands
Costa Blanca
Costa Brava
Costa del Sol
Madrid is renowned for its historical and artistic sites, important museums and many events
It easy to visit other large cities with sites of historical and artistical interest
Cuenca
Avila
Segovia
San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Toledo
Rural tourism has been developing
It has increased nature tourism thanks to the National Parks
The most important is The Teide National Park
Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Mountains are areas for winter tourism
