London is the capital city of England with a long history dating back to Roman times. It has a population of over 8 million people and its economy centers around finance and tourism. London has world-class museums, theaters, and universities and will host the Summer Olympics for the third time in 2012. It has extensive public transportation systems including the oldest underground metro system.

1. London, EnglandBA 398: International Business ExperienceAmanda Kemmerer, KonstantinaPapathomas,Sean Van Kersen, & Matthew Vital

2. OverviewHistory

3. Government

4. Geography

5. Demography

6. Economy

7. Transportation

8. Education

9. Sports

10. CultureHistory

11. HistoryPrehistory & Antiquity1st major settlement by RomansLondon becames capital of Roman province of BritanniaLundenwic settledMiddle AgesRoman rule endsLundenwic continues to riseVicking attacksBlack death

12. Westminister Abbey

13. HistoryEarly Modern EraReformationMercantilismGreat FireLondon expandsCrime increases

14. The Great Fire

15. HistoryLate Modern EraMid-19th & mid-20th century:Cholera epidemicsInfrastructure expansion 1948 summer OlympicsGreat Smog of 1952ImmigrationLate 20th century:Population declineThames Barrier completedGovernment rearrangement

16. Thames Barrier

17. Government

18. GovernmentDivided into 2 tiersCity-wideGreater London Authority (GLA)Local33 smaller authoritiesGLAMayor London Assembly

19. GLA

20. GovernmentPolicingMetropolitan Police ForceCity of LondonPoliceLondon Fire BrigadeLondon Ambulance Service NHS Trust

21. GovernmentSeat of Government of UKBritish Parliament“Mother of Parliaments”

22. Geography

23. Geography“London” is defined in a number of ways for different purposes.Greater London= top level administrative subdivision covering LondonCity of London= The small ancient core that once contained the whole settlement

24. GeographyOutward expansion of London is prevented by the Metropolitan Green BeltProtected open landLondon is split by the river ThamesNorth, South, and an informal Central London

25. GeographyLondon covers an area of 1,579 square kilometersClimate:Temperate marine climateCity rarely sees extremely high or low tempsReceives only an average of 1468 hr of sun/yearSpring: Mild days and Cool evenings

26. DemographyLondon’s population peaked at 8,615,245 in 1939 before WW1Ethnic Groups:69% white13.3% South Asian2.4% Pakistani 2.3% Bangladeshis2.0% Other Asian10.6% Black

27. DemographyReligion:58.2% Christians15.8% No Religion8.5% Muslim4.1% Hindus2.1% Jewish

28. Economy

29. Economy20% of UK’s GDPLargest financial center alongside NYCLargest industry: finance+480 overseas banksEffected by financial crisis

30. EconomyFTSE 100Home toBank of EnglandLondon Stock Exchange Lloyds of LondonMedia distribution industry

31. Canary Wharf

32. EconomyTourism£15 billion yearlyMost visited city worldwide

33. Transportation Systems

34. Transportation SystemsSt. Pancras International- High speed train stationRailways- commonly utilized form of travel

35. 3 million journeys a day/ over 1billion per year

36. London Underground “the tube” is the oldest and second longest metro system in the world dating since 1863

37. Commended city with best public transportHigh speed trainBuses & Trams- one of largest bus network worldwide

38. 24 hrs/day, 8000 buses, 700 bus routes, & 6 million passengers every weekday

39. 850 million Euros in revenue each year

40. Red double-decker buses trademark of London (right)Other Transport in LondonHeathrow Airport, West LondonRoads- common form of transport in suburbs

41. Few motorways into inner London

42. Major congestion

43. Cycles- common since the new Millennium

44. Cheaper & quicker way around the city than by public transport or carLondon is major spot for international air transport8 airports use the word “London” in their nameHeathrow Airport- busiest airport worldwide for international trafficBarclays Cycle Hire