The two maps below show an island, before and after construction of some tourist facilities. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The two maps below show an island, before and after construction of some tourist facilities. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Both maps display an
island
before and after it was developed for tourism. The
island
is approximately 250 metres long, has palm trees dotted around it, is surrounded by ocean and has a beach to the west. Over the period, the
island
was completely transformed with the addition of a hotel and a pier;
however
, the eastern part of the
island
appears to have been left undeveloped. The most noticeable additions are the hotel rooms. 6 buildings, surrounding some trees, have been built in the west of the
island
, and 9 buildings have been constructed in the centre of the
island
. A reception building and a restaurant have been developed between the two accommodation areas. A pier has
also
been built on the
island
’s south coast, allowing yachts access to the resort. Apart from the trees, the beach remains the only natural feature to remain relatively untouched;
however
, it appears to be used for swimming.
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