London Stats Flashcards
London location
South East of England next to River Thames
London Importance (national, regional, international)
British Government HQ
Tourist destination
Generates 1/3 of England’s GDP
Causes of growth in London
National migration:
- Youthful population
- Growth of population
Makes London more social, with more social spaces, universities, services
Causes of growth London
International migration:
- multi cultural mix
Causes a range of restaurants and cultures and shops
Social opportunities of London
Entertainment, friends or family, job opportunities
Economic opportunities of London
Job opportunities, business, higher wages
Environmental opportunities of London
Big green spaces, huge park, conservation projects
Social challenges of London
Overcrowding, overpopulation, crime rate, parents can’t feed children, traffic
Economic challenges of London
Not enough jobs, unemployment, poverty, housing prices increase
Environmental challenges of London
More people = more pollution, traffic
Why is traffic a SEE issue?
People are late to work/ school = loss of money / education
Traffic pollution is bad for health
What are some strategies to combat traffic congestion
Congestion charge in centre of London
Integrated public transport systems
