Bristol 1

• Where is Bristol located?

  > South West England.

  > Near the Bristol Channel

  > Ethnically diverse

  > Population of 450,000
• What is the UK importance of Bristol?

  > Largest city in SW England

  > 2 universities, 2 cathedrals

  > 8th most popular city for foreign tourists

  > Thriving arts, cultural and sporting scene (Old Vic theatre).
• What is the wider world importance of Bristol?

  > Largest concentration of silicon chip manufacturer outside of California

  > UK’s most central container port- 700,000 cars imported per year

  > Ferry links and airport to Europe, International airport

  > Inward foreign direct investment (FDI) in manufacturing (Airbus, BMW, Siemens)
• What are the impacts of migration?

  > International migration = 1/2 pop growth

  > 50 countries represented

  > Large numbers from EU- Poland, Spain

  > Large African and Afro-Caribbean culture creating strong community spirit.

  > St Paul’s Carnival attracts 40,000 visitors.

  > Contributes to culture- music, art, food.