UK in The 21st Century Case Study South Wales An Economic Hub Flashcards
The GDP Per capita in most of Wales is 15,000 what is it in Cardiff ?
22,000
Why is South Wales wealthier than the rest of Wales ?
Many companies have located here and attract workers also there are a high number of visitors to the area.
Why is the area known as an economic hub ?
Because it contributes significantly to the economy of Wales and the Uk as a whole.
How has economic growth had an impact on the environment?
Increased pollution of water courses eg in Newport various manufacturing industries on wetlands damaging habitats
South Wales first became an economic hub in the 18 th century, what was the economy based on ?
Coal mining and iron and steel works
There were large docks to export these raw materials/ coal and steel in which cities ?
Cardiff, Swansea and Newport
Why did industries like coal mining and steel production go into decline in the 20 th century ?
Due to overseas competition
What problems did the steelworks and coal mining declining cause in South Wales ?
High unemployment and poverty
Name three things that the region did in the 1990’s to improve the situation
Improved transport, attract business in, increase skills
Where did the funding for redeveloping the derelict docks come from ?
The European union
How much money was given to develop the National waterfront museum in Swansea ?
£4 million
What did all this new investment improving the look of the area/ particularly the docks achieve ?
It attracted private investors people wanted to buy flats in the dock area and business moved in including lots of high tech companies
Who have a production plant in Bridgend ?
Ford
How much did digital companies in South Wales grow between 2010 and 2013
87 percent
How many people are employed in the media industry now in Wales ?
50,000
