London Flashcards
(41 cards)
What is a push factor?
Factors that push people away from the countryside to cities
What are pull factors?
Factors that pull you towards the city
What are some causes of urbanisation?
Transport
Higher birth rates
Young population
Pull factors
How large is London compared to other capital cities in the world?
14th largest capital
How many passengers did Heathrow have in 2018?
78 million
How many tourists were there in 2017 to London?
30 million
How much of the UKs GDP does London generate?
30%
How many international students are in London?
103,000
What of Londons is the largest in the world?
Stock exchange
How many jobs were there in London in 2012?
5 million
How many people dont speak English at home in London?
2 million
How much of London is green space?
40% - greenest city in the world
How many uk immigrants are in London?
40%
What is the cultural impact of migration in London?
Chinese new year is largest outside out of Asia
London arts and heritage
London riots - trying to bridge divide (some are peaceful others are not)
Mini India (southall)
In how many boroughs are white people a minority?
3
What sporting venues are there in London?
Football teams (Tottenham ..)
Wembley
Oxford - Cambridge boat race
Wimbledon
What tourist attractions are there?
West end
Tower of London
National gallery
Natural history museum
What employment opportunities are there in London?
Productivity 40% higher than the rest of the country
27.4% of the gross value
London residents more likely to be employed
What are examples of the intergrated transport system?
Underground
TFL
73% of transport not on road, (train, walking …)
How many trees are there in London?
8.1 million
How many parks are there in London?
3000
Why did Newham need regeneration?
World economic depression effected it
40,000 jobs lost
10,000 people left the area
How many houses in newham are overcrowded?
1 in 4
How many poeple are under 24 in Newham?
41%