Regional, national, international influences Flashcards
What is the name of the hall used to host a festival of music and art every autumn in Swansea? (regional)
The Brangwyn Hall
What is the cost of the new arena being constructed and how much will it boost the economy by annually in Swansea? (regional)
Cost of £100 million
It will boost the economy by £40 million a year
What is the name and height of Wales’ tallest building? (national)
The Tower, Meridian Quay
107m
What is the motorway that links Swansea to London? (national)
M4
What % of Swansea’s population is born overseas? (international)
7.2%
What is Swansea’s tourism industry worth annually? (international)
£417 million
What is the capacity of the O2 arena in Birmingham? (regional)
3900
What motorways connect Birmingham to locations around the UK? (national)
M5, M6, M40, M42
What is significant about the Bull Ring and how many annual visitors does it receive? (national)
It is the largest city based retail centre in the UK
38 million annual customers
What fraction of the population of Birmingham are born over seas? (international)
1/5
When is Birmingham set to host the Commonwealth Games and how many countries are expected to participate? (international)
2022
72 countries
How many customers did Birmingham Airport serve in 2017? (international)
13 million
