The UK's evolving human landscape Flashcards
Commonwealth
A group of countries that were colonised by Britain as part of the British Empire
Enterprise Zones
Regions that are set up by the government to encourage businesses to move in
They tend to have lower tax rates or newly constructed offices
Ethnic Minority
A group of people who have a different race, traditions or beliefs from the main population
Foreign Direct Investment
When a business or person in one country invests in a business located in a different country
Globalisation
The process through which countries are becoming more interconnected.
Due to trade, migration, technology and culture
Grants
When a business or organisation is given money by the government
Hate Crime
Crime and abuse which is motivated by prejudice against someone due to their race, religion or sexuality
Immigration
The permanent movement of people to live in a country that is different to their home country
Migration
The permanent movement of people to live somewhere else within a country
Multicultural Event
An event which celebrates a culture or religion from another country.
Net migration
The difference between the number of migrants moving into a country and the number of migrants moving out of the country
Primary Industry
Industry associated with producing raw materials and crops.
E.g - Farmers or miners
Privatisation
Essential services that are taken over by a private company from the government
Population characteristics
Factors used to describe people living in an area or community
E.g - Age, ethnicity, gender and employment
Population Density
The amount of people per square area of land. It is a measure of how squashed or spread out a population is.
