Introducing Bristol Flashcards
Where is Bristol located
The largest city in the south west of England
What is bristols population and what is it expected to be
Has a current population of 440 500 and is expected to reach half a million by 2029
Education
Two universities
Industry
The largest concentration of silicon chip manufacture outside of California
Tourism
The uks eighth most popular city for foreign visitors. Attractions include Brunel’s ship SS Great Britain and Bristol Zoo
Culture and entertainment
Several theatre and music venues, including the famous Bristol Old Vic theatre. Home to Aardman studios, the animators who created Wallace and grommet
Religion
Tow cathedrals- Bristol (Anglican) and Clifton (Roman Catholic)
When was Bristol developed and why
Developed in the eighteenth century as part of the triangular trade linking west Africa and the West Indies.
What two major docks does the city have
Avonmouth and Royal Portbury, and the uks most centrally-located deep-sea container port
What travel links does the city have
Holds a strategic position on the m4 corridor, with good road and rail links, and easy access to London and rail and ferry services to Europe
Bristol airport
Links the city to major European centres and the USA
What changes in industry have been made
Change from dependence on traditional industry like tobacco and paper, to the development of global industries such as financial and business services, defence, aerospace, technology, culture, media
Benefits of Bristol university
Attracts students from all over the world, providing graduates for professional, managerial and knowledge based jobs
What inward investments have been made
FDI (foreign direct investment), in manufacturing (companies such as airbus, BMW, Siemens), finance and high-tech businesses
