2UK population Flashcards
1
Q
how is the uk population distributed
A
82% in cities which is typical of HICs more densely populated than France but less densely populated than the Neverland
2
Q
where are the UKs major cities and why are they there
A
-most densely populated areas.
-tend to be on flat, low-lying parts of the country, particularly on the coast or near major rivers.
-Historically this is where cities grew supported by farming, trade and industry
Trade raw materials and being capital city
3
Q
how might population distribution in the UK change in the future
A
- general drift towards south east England and London – one of the World’s financial, business and cultural centres
- Recently theres migration from urban to rural
- increasing proportion of older people, many choosing to retire to live on the coast or in the country.