General

• How has London evolved since 42AD


  The river made London a center of England and global trade

  The romans built bridges allowing greater expansion further North
• Describe how London's population has changed since 1801


  It peaked in 1951 - 8 million

  It then rapidly declined until 1981 when it reached - 6.5 million

  It then increased again rapidly and returned to 7.1 million in 2011
• Two reason for London's population trend

  European union - increased migration from 1980-present

  Post war deindustrialization led to people moving away for jobs
• Regional importance 


  Many people commute into London, and it provides many jobs for people

  Wealthy city with higher-than-average house prices and earnings 

  Europe's fastest-growing technology cluster, with 3,000 companies concentrated in the East End

  The capital generates 22% of UK GDP despite accounting for only 12.5% of the UK population
• National 


  Over 40 leading universities and research

  Central government is based in Whitehall

  6 major train stations and 5 international airports around London and is home to the second biggest port in the UK
• International 


  Major finance center and insurance center

  World city

  Major international center for fashion, art, theatre, and film 

  Headquarters of major TNCs