Where did many cities grow and what were they supported by?
Low lying parts of the country particularly on the coast or near major rivers, supported by farming trade and industry
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What factor was important in London’s success as a city?
-The Thames is a tidal river which allows ship at high tide to navigate up the river to London and the city became a port.
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Why did London grow?
18th century onwards, new docks built along the river increased the number of ships using London as a port. London’s center of trade and commerce grew and new manufacturing industries developed- attracted more ppl therefore pop increased
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What is London’s international importance?
Most important financial center and the headquarters of many large international companies as well as British are based there
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What is London’s national importance?
Attracts investments and people from all around the world
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What is a megacity?
A country with 10 million people +
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When is London predicted to be a megacity?
2030
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What are the ethnic groups in London?
45% white, 13% black, 12% south Asian etc..
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Where did many cities grow and what were they supported by?
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