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London
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A-Levels Geography (Going Global) Mind Map on London, created by Jodie Goodacre on 28/04/2013.
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London
Situated in South-East England on the River Thames
7.8 million people today
Highest population in the EU
12.5% of total UK population
Not a steady rise in population
1940 population was 8.6 million
60s and 70s population declined
1979 population 6.7 million
High population density
Over 10,000 per km sq.
Compared to nation on a whole London has a much higher proportion of people aged 25-44
Around 250,000 foreign migrants move to London
Around 150,000 British migrants move to London
Large Financial industry
Major tourism destination
Nearly 400,000 people working in the tourism industry
In 2005, tourists spent approx. £15 billion
London airports are among busiest in the world
Carry 75% of all UK passengers
High levels of unemployment
Traffic congestion and pollution high
Congestion charge
Land shortage for housing
London's growth spread outwards
Creating rings of suburbs around inner-city London
Plan to make London a leading example of a sustainable city
To accommodate London's growth
To make London a healthier and better city
To make London a more prosperous city
To promote social inclusion and tackle deprivation and discrimination
To improve accessibility
To make London an exemplary world city
Trials of new environmentally friendly buses
Plans to increase recycling rates
The EU set a target of 40% recycling
Established city
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