Bristol Flashcards
(19 cards)
Where is Bristol located?
In the South West of England
How many unis does Bristol have?
Two
How many cathedrals does Bristol have?
two
Bristol is the … most popular tourist city in the UK
8th
What carnival is hosted in Bristol?
St Pauls carnival
What motorway is Bristol situated near?
M4
Between 1851 and … Bristols population …
1891
doubled
What is the point of St Pauls carnival?
Its a demonstration of Bristols cultural diversity which flourished
What are some social opportunities in Bristol?
Two unis provide advanced education, youthful population high levels of migration
What are some economic opportunities in Bristol?
Two unis provide further education meaning higher levels of people working in the tertiary and quaternary sector e.g IT, so there are a growing number of tech business employing large number of people in Bristol
How many nature reserves are there is Bristol?
8
How many parks are there in Bristol?
300
What are some social challenges in Bristol?
Lack of investment has led to social inequality in Bristol and high levels of social deprivation
What is an economic challenge in Bristol?
The closure of the cities central ports due to containerisation had a large impact on the secondary sector in Bristol
What is an environmental challenge in Bristol?
Urban sprawl and dereliction
What are the two places which you can compare to highlight the disparity in wealth in Bristol?
Filwood and Stoke Bishop
When was Bristol given European green capital status ?
2015
The Bristol … was introduced in attempt to promote small and … businesses
Pound
Local
How much was invested into three new park and ride schemes?
Five hundred million pounds
