Unit 2A - Urban Issues and Challenges - Case Study - Location, importance and causes of migration in London, UK (Pt. 1) Flashcards
Describe location of London?
South East England on River Thames
What happened in London from 18th century onwards?
London’s importance as centre of trade and commerce grew and new manufacturing industries developed
Which networks focused on London?
Road and rail networks
UK’s 2 busiest airports both in London?
Heathrow and Gatwick
What do New York and London have in common?
Most important financial centres in world
An example of how London is a national and international centre for culture?
The National Theatre is in London
How do we know London is a national and international centre for education?
Imperial College, UCL and LSE are all in top 25 universities in world 2018
London’s population in 2015?
8.6 million
When is London predicted to become a megacity?
2030
Why do young people in their 20s and 30s move to London?
They are attracted by more job opportunities, higher pay and perception of an exciting social life in London
In what way does migration have an impact on natural increase in London?
Younger people more likely to have children, leading to higher rate of natural population increase in London
Why do people migrate to London from overseas?
For employment - both highly skilled professionals and lower skilled employees
A London borough where % non-white population is greater than 50%?
Tower Hamlets
Where is there a large % of black and Asian population each?
Black - Southwark
Asian - Ealing
Fraction of Londoners were born abroad?
1/3
