London (Case study)

South-East England on the River Thames (tidal) which meant large ships could move up to London at high tide, making it a port.

Why is it important?

• Central government and the royal family create 34,000 jobs (UK)
• Lots of foreign visitors and tourists (UK)
• 5 major airports with 1.2 million flights a year (World & UK)
• Lots of universities, attracts 103,000 foreign students (World)
• Attracts migrants and investors (World)

Ethnicities:

• White = 60%
• Asian = 12%
• Black = 13%
• Mixed =…