Location and importance of Bristol

• Bristol is situated on the south-west of the UK, on the Bristol channel. Near to junction of M4 and M5.
• Importance within the UK

  • Largest city in the southwest
  • 8th most popular city for foreign tourists
  • 2 universities provide tertiary education
• Importance to wider world

  • Largest concentration of silicon chip manufacturing outside of California
  • International Airport (links to Europe).
  • Many TNCs located there (AirBus, BMW)