Based on the provided statistics, answer the following: 3.1 What was the expenditure generated by inbound international tourists that travelled to the Free State? 3.2 Which two provinces on the East C

The table shows that the Free State generated R283 million in expenditure.

The amount of income generated by inbound international tourists that travelled to the Free State is $\boxed{\text{R283 million}}$.

These are Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

• Eastern Cape: 63 353 arrivals (lower than Free State)
• KwaZulu-Natal: 146 954 arrivals (lower than Free State)

The two provinces on the East Coast with lower tourist arrival numbers than the Free State are:

• Eastern Cape
• KwaZulu-Natal

These provinces offer high-value tourism experiences that typically involve higher costs for tourists.

One reason why the provinces identified in QUESTION 3.2 (Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal) have a higher expenditure than the Free State is that they offer more expensive tourism activities and attractions, such as coastal resorts, wildlife safaris, and adventure sports, which lead to a higher average spend per tourist and often a longer length of stay.