Contrasting Urban Enviroments: London Flashcards
Where is London?
The capital city of the UK, located in the South East in the county of Greater London, which it fills
How far is London’s centre from the sea?
40km
What are the area and population of the London Metropolitan Area?
1572km2
8.788 million
What is the climate of London like?
Temperate (rarely below 0)
Frequent rainfall
What is London’s GDP? (2012)
€622,937 million
2nd largest GDP in Europe
How much of the UK’s GDP was generated by London in 2012
28%
What was the wage gap in Haringey as of 2013/14
The poor earned 58% of what the rich earned
Compare London’s unemployment rate with that of the UK as a whole
- 6% in London
5. 7% in the UK
How many Universities are in London? How many of these are in the top 10 nationally?
23
3 in the top 10
Why are developments in central London not viable as family homes?
The land is very expensive, so rent prices are steep
Describe London’s healthcare system
Run by the NHS, free at delivery to all who need it
Hospitals concentrated near the congested city centre
Many world leading health centres
What is the range of particulate air pollution in London? What is the WHO recommended level?
14-18 micro grams per metre cubed
10 micro g / m3
What is the major flaw in London’s sewage system?
Outdated, sewage and clean water may mix in flood conditions
How does the city council plan to tackle water issues?
Managing rainwater as a resource for non-human-consumption e.g. toilet flushing
What issues does London have with dereliction?
Old factories beside the Thames have closed down due to the clear air act
Investing in converting these buildings costs a large amount of money - not always possible
What are the benefits of London’s underground system?
First in the world (1963)
Fully electric - non polluting
Contactless payment - more efficient
How has the royal family helped make London environmentally sustainable?
Building and maintaining large parks, on which building is forbidden. Provides carbon sinks and land to slow rainwater flow
What is the UK’s energy plan for the next century?
Wind and Nuclear
What are the major ethnicities in London?
White British
South Asian (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)
Black
What are the 4 most popular religions in London?
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Sikhism
What makes London culturally significant?
Landmarks - Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge
TV show setting - Eastenders
Arts and Theatre centre - The West End
How is London perceived globally?
Economic Hub
Desirable location for company HQs
10th happiest economy
How is London perceived by Britons?
Too expensive
Overcrowded
What is the net migration figure for London
80 thousand people leaving per year
