London - Urban Issues and Challenges: Paper 2

Question 1

London’s National and International Importance

Answer 1

• London contains some of the top renowned universities and research centres such as the London School of Economics and Imperial College London.
• The headquarters of many large international and British companies are based in London.
• London generates approximately 20% of the UK’s GDP.

Question 2

London’s National Importance

Answer 2

• Has an ITS operated by TFL under a single electronic ticketing system (the Oyster Card). This network successfully provided transport for the 2012 summer olympics.
• Over 390,000 people are employed in London

Question 3

London’s International Importance

Answer 3

• London is a centre for tourism: 2015-17.4 million international visitors
• Attracts investment and people from all over the world
• 6 international airports including Gatwick, heathrow and Stansted
• 529 foreign companies listed in London, representing 20% of the global foreign equity listings.