London mega city Flashcards
Location in London
Europe,
England
South east of the UK
East Reading south of Watford
National importance of London
The city generates 22% of the UKGDP
47% of the city consists of green space. London recently became the worlds first national park city
It’s home to the UK2 busiest airport Gatwick and Heathrow.
London represents a third of higher education institutions nationally and 1/5 of the UK student population.
International importance of London
London is one of the two most important financial centres in the world along with New York.
Approximately 8 million people
counting for nearly half of all UK visit to London holiday destination.
London recently became the worst first national Park city
history of london
When they were Roman conquered the south of England in 43A.D. they constructed a settlement on the terms to defend themselves. The settlement was named Londonium and became the Romans colony capital in Britain. The city became a port as the Thames is a title river the city was constructed at the lowest bridge point on the Thames.
in the 18th century, they built docs increasing the number of ships using London as support employment opportunities led to many people migrating from real area to London increasing the population before World War II. The population was almost the highest is today.
By the end of the 20th century London’s world as a poor had significantly declined. People moved out to the suburbs however they remain a hub for UK transport network but UK rail and road network focus on London.
London population
Steady increase from 1801 to 1941.
Rapid drops in population from 1990 from 8,600,000 to 6,400,000
From 1990 to 2021 there’s no rapid increase book nation as it is the largest it’s ever been now at 8.8 million
Immigration in London
(white population of London and history of immigration)
36.8 of London’s population is white British this is due to migration.
In the post World War II era London significant immigration from former British colonies and Commonwealth countries such as India, Pakistan the Caribbean and Africa.
The expansion of the year in the 2000s influence of migrants from eastern European countries like Poland, Romania
London young population
London has a lot more young people in their population in the whole of England these people work and contribute to the economy. Young people move to London for higher pay and perception of a better social life and we also more likely time children which lead to a high rate of natural increase most people leaving London, which is the population is narrow at the top.
what are some negatives are having a larger migrant population in London?
tensions can arise between different cultural groups leading to social integration issues.
The rapid impact of immigrants has put pressure on public services including healthcare education and housing
What happened? The impacts (positive and negative) of national/international immigration in London
migration has had political implications London leading to debates and discussions on immigrant policies like intuition and social cohesion . The cities authorities have implemented various policies to manage immigration community cohesion.
Migration has driven London’s population growth both national and international
Migrants have contributed to the cities increasing population over the years.
Migration has impacted London’s transport infrastructure and networks increase population and economic activity have placed on transportation system
What are some positives of having a large migrant population in London?
London’s my grand population has brought diversity of languages, coaches and tradition of the city.
The growth of migrant population has driven the regeneration of certain areas.
Migrants have played a crucial role in London’s economy. They have filled gaps in London’s labour market particularly and healthcare, hospitality construction and finance migrants have also brought valuable skills and knowledge leading to innovation and economic in the city.
greenfield site
Aries of land have not been previously built one – usually farmland
brownfield sites
Areas of previously developed land which are often and now have potential for huge development
