Birmingham- Importance Flashcards
1
Q
Why is Birmingham important in the UK?
A
Young city- most are under 25.
5 universities
3000 companies
2
Q
Why is Birmingham important globally?
A
Direct links to Dubai - major stopover point
Hosted commonwealth - increased tourism
Airport - 10 million in 2015
3
Q
How many universities are in Birmingham?
A
5
4
Q
How many companies are in Birmingham?
A
3000 such as Jaguar Land Rover
5
Q
Why is Birmingham airport important?
A
Direct links to Dubai which is a major stopover point.
6
Q
How many passengers were on Birmingham airport in 2015?
A
10 million
