L10 - Nodal Global Hubs Flashcards
What is a Technopole?
It’s a Global Hub
Why is London a good Global Hub?
It has all the factors needed, and has more than it’s competition such as Singapore. has diversity, good geography and money.
What is special about Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. Although mining doesn’t happen any more, the city grew as technology developed to extract and use these resources.
Which area has the greatest amount of mobile subscribers?
Asia Pacific
What are the 2 major Global Hubs?
New York and London
Why is London the Financial Hub?
It’s time hours mean it’s open during the hours of New York and Tokoyo, which doesn’t happen in other places. It also exchanges stock at a faster rate than Singapore.
Where does London’s shipment arrive?
Port of London.
What is the largest Port in the world?
Port of Shanghai
How many languages are spoken in London schools?
Over 300
What country has the largest labour force?
China - 797,600,000
