The Location and Importance of the City

London is located in south-east England on the river Thames. 

London is important regionally because:  Salaries are 56% higher in London than anywhere else in the UK so lots of internal migrants are attracted to the area.

London is important nationally because: It has a population of 8.6 million which means it contains 13% of the UK’s population. This means that it brings in more taxes than anywhere else and it also needs more spending than any other area.

London has 7.5% unemployment which is higher than anywhere else in the country. This means that the government has to spend more on benefits than anywhere else in the country.

London is located in south-east England on the river Thames.

London is important internationally because:

London has a population which is 37% ethnic minorities so it encourages international migration and integration. This also provides opportunities such as Brick Lane in Shoreditch.