Geography Coastal Flooding Case Study

Maldives:

Population: 300 000 people            South West of Sri Lanka

1.5m above sea level                     Group of Islands in Indian Ocean

Impacts:

Economic:

Loss of tourism (largest industry) in Maldives. If main airport not working properly country cut off from international tourists. Reduces country's income.

Fishing industry disrupted. Fishing industry is biggest industry in Maldives. Damages fish…