Total population: 6.905 million
Number of students:188,000.
London is the capital of Britain and one of the major metropolises in the world. The variety of languages used in London is incomparable to any other city in the world, and its influence has already broken through the British border and penetrated into the European continent. Greater London is generally centered on four circles, including the city of London, the inner part of London (outside London 12 city) and the outer part of London (20 cities outside the inner part of London). Total area 1580 km2. According to the characteristics of the city, Greater London can be divided into London City, West London, East London, South District, Port Area and Suburb. The area of London is only 1.6 square kilometers. It is the historical center of Britain and the site of ancient palaces. Now it is a financial capital and trade center. West London is the most prosperous commercial and cultural area, Buckingham Palace, Downing Street 10, Prime Minister's Office, Conference Building and Whitehall, while East and South London are industrial and commercial areas and residential areas. There are many apartments and villas in the suburbs, which are the center of British aviation and automobile manufacturing. London is a world-famous city with a long history of 2000 years. Its historical sites and modern buildings are colorful and beautiful. Buckingham Palace was built in16th century, which contains a large collection of precious furniture, paintings and handicrafts. Westminster Palace is the most magnificent Gothic building in London. The height of St. Paul's Cathedral is over 1 10 meter, which is famous for its long history and spectacular dome roof. In addition, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, British Museum, Madame Tussauds and Royal Botanical Garden are also famous places to visit.
The gross domestic product (GDP) of London accounts for almost one-fifth of that of Britain, in other words, it is almost the same as that of Russia. London is unique in that more than 40% of its GDP and more than 30% of its employment opportunities are based on business and financial services. These two industries are more developed in London than anywhere else in Britain.
London is the capital of artistic creation and media culture in the world. All the plays, music, movies, dances, operas and visual arts in Linlin always attract tourists from all over the world. Londoners have benefited a lot from these wonderful and diverse urban arts, but most of the artistic activities are concentrated in the center of London. About half of British artists, film and television workers have settled in London. More than half of Londoners go to the cinema. Nearly one-third of people go to the theater or art gallery at least once a year. London has developed hardware facilities, including parks, theaters, cinemas, shopping centers and museums, which can meet most of the requirements of friends who love city life. Developed transportation facilities such as subway (London Underground is the oldest underground railway system in the world. 1 1 The length and width of different lines are all 356 kilometers. In the past 50 years, only two new subway lines have been built. In the past twenty years, the night passenger capacity of London Underground has increased by more than 120%. Every morning, about 400,000 people go to central London by subway and bus, and four airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton) transport tens of thousands of planes to and from five continents every day. Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace still exude a century-old classical atmosphere.
In London, you can see not only the British Library in Oston Street, but also hundreds of free public libraries in the block. London is not only a knowledge center, but also contains many things worth learning. In the book catalogue index of the British Library, if you enter the keyword London for search, you will find about1750,000 related works.
Various markets in London are also unique: from London Stock Exchange to Stowe Market in Waltham, the largest street market in Western Europe; From the London International Financial Futures Exchange, which trades financial derivatives, to the Columbia Road Market, which trades flowers. There are more than 100 street markets in London.
Scotland Yard is the earliest police agency in the world. Since its establishment, Scotland Yard has been committed to the idea that Scotland Yard is an inseparable part of the community it serves. There are about 30,000 police stations in the capital. From 1998 to 1999, * * received about one million reports from London. Nearly 1/4 of London's 7 million people are non-resident population (floating population). A steady stream of stowaways, migrant workers and unemployed people has brought great pressure to London, followed by the aggravation of public security problems and the deterioration of urban sanitation. London has the highest crime rate in Britain (2000). Although the government increases its investment in public safety every year, it still cannot solve the problem of high crime rate in London. Although international students in London have not been greatly affected, with the arrival of the upsurge of studying in Britain in recent years, foreign students in London should pay more attention to their personal safety in London and take good care of their personal belongings.
London is also the educational and cultural center of Britain, with more than 40 universities and colleges. According to the distribution, universities can be divided into two types: those located in the city center, such as University College London and university of westminster; Located in the suburbs, such as Kingston University, university of greenwich and Brunel University.
Housing in London is a topic of concern to international students. The house price in the city center can be said to be astronomical. Although many people will want to live in other non-prosperous areas or suburbs, the expensive transportation costs can't help but make you think twice (although there are many student discounts). In order to solve this problem, some universities have put forward many schemes for international students to choose from. For example, university of westminster, located in the bustling city center, provides first-year accommodation for international students studying in this school, and has a perfect service system to help students provide part-time jobs to alleviate some students' financial difficulties.
After the industrial revolution, London got a title: Fog City, describing its serious air pollution. After nearly a hundred years of development, the implementation of the plan to move industries northward and the government's vigorous rectification, the pollution phenomenon is getting better and better. If you want to see the purple fog, you have to look at the old photos of London. London's parks have contributed the most to the transformation of the environment, among which Hyde Park is the most famous and the largest. The greenery and flowers and birds in the park let you get rid of the noise of the city. Although the Thames lacks the roar of sirens, cruise ships and comfortable seagulls add a lot to the city. Buildings along the river and bridges on the river have also become the focus of London tour guides.
Bominghan
Total population: 654.38+0 million.
Number of students: 45,000
Birmingham is the second largest city in Britain, located in the middle of the British Island. /kloc-in the 6th century, it was an important industrial and commercial center in Europe and the largest and most diverse metal processing zone in the world at that time. /kloc-In the 8th century, the great engineer james watt invented the steam engine here, which triggered the industrial revolution in Britain and brought earth-shaking changes to Birmingham: towering chimneys, busy streets and neat rows of factories. Today, Birmingham is still an important industrial city in Britain, such as machinery, plastics, chemicals, glass, rubber, gold, silver and jewelry. Birmingham is one of the two major jewelry producing areas in Britain (the other is Hatton Garden in London). The jewelry industry in Birmingham can be traced back to 12 century. Cities are naturally divided into new cities and old cities. Near the railway station of the new town is the location of the British industrial exhibition. Old Town Station is the center of Birmingham. The shops here are concentrated, the roads are narrow, and the people are endless. No vehicles are allowed to pass. There are only a few high-rise buildings in downtown Birmingham, most of which are two-story buildings. They look antique and unpretentious. There are countless large factories around Birmingham. Its industrial output value accounts for 1/5 of the national industrial output value. Birmingham is a city that started from trade, producing all kinds of goods from paper clips to cars, accounting for 1/4 of the total British exports. The famous Rover and Jaguar cars, and the popular UB40 and Cadbury chocolate combination are all made in Birmingham.
Developed industrialization has not erased Birmingham's long-standing historical features, and many literary, artistic and sports activities are popular in this city. The canal in Birmingham is longer than that in Venice and is a small part of the route of the canal in Birmingham. These canals were used to transport goods in the18th century. Today, all the old warehouses in the Canal Zone are gone, replaced by office buildings, bars, cafes and nightclubs. There are many classical buildings in the city, and many school buildings of the famous Birmingham University are among these exquisite buildings. It is also one of the famous red brick universities in Britain. Among these buildings are the famous Birmingham Royal Ballet, Symphony Hall and National Exhibition Center. Sports activities in Birmingham are an important part of citizens' life. There are many football fields, tennis courts and cricket courts in the city. 1990 Birmingham was officially named as a European sports city. Birmingham also has the first aquarium in Britain-Birmingham Marine Life Center. Museums and art galleries in the city collect the original works of many famous European painters, while the Central Museum and art exhibitions collect the works and sculptures of famous artists. Birmingham is home to three professional football clubs (Aston Villa, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion) and the venue of Edgbaston International Cricket Competition.
Birmingham is the capital of Baltus, because this spicy dish was brought by a large number of Kashmiris who moved here. Buddy literally means bucket, but it's actually a round-bottomed pot with a handle. Today, this simple and spicy cooking method is very popular in Britain. There are now more than/kloc-0.00 Chen Xibei restaurants in Birmingham, attracting more than 20,000 people to eat every week.
Housing prices in the center of Birmingham are relatively expensive, while the situation in the suburbs has greatly improved. Several universities in Birmingham have taken effective measures to help students (especially freshmen) solve the housing problem and provide a large number of student dormitories.
Manchester Manchester
Total population: 2.5 million
Number of students: 70,000
Manchester, located in the northwest of England, is the third largest city in England. It has four universities, namely Manchester University, UMIST, Manchester City University and university of salford.
During World War II, the output of heavy industry in Manchester accounted for about 30% of that in Britain at that time. The cannons, guns and ammunition produced here were continuously transported to the front line, so they became the key care objects of the German army and suffered numerous bombings. After World War II, the people of Manchester began to rebuild their city on the ruins. Today, Manchester has become the capital of northwest England and the second most prosperous city in Britain except London. The city is full of bars, discotheques, cinemas, opera houses and so on. , known as the 24-hour party city. Amazing changes have taken place in Manchester, and it is also facing great challenges. It is a financial, commercial, retail, cultural and leisure center in the northwest of China. It has a large international airport and is one of the cities with the largest number of overseas students in Europe. Manchester is transforming from an industrial city based on manufacturing to a prosperous, modern and dynamic international metropolis. While consolidating its manufacturing position, Manchester also attaches importance to the development of knowledge economy and has become one of the top ten best commercial cities in Europe.
In recent years, Manchester's musical achievements have also made the world sit up and take notice. SimplyRed, Black Grape, Oasis and M are all proud to be from Manchester.
Except university of salford, all four universities are located in one street-Oxford Street. Students, bicycles and buses can be seen everywhere in this busiest street in Europe. There are banks, supermarkets, ticketing centers and bookstores around the campus, which greatly facilitates students' lives. The three universities have many facilities, including Sugden Sports Center, Manchester Water Sports Center and Manchester Water Sports Center, which have been designated as swimming venues for the 2002 Common Wealth Games.
Manchester is the second largest city in China, and China is full of restaurants and supermarkets. During the Lantern Festival and other major festivals, grand celebrations will be held here, such as lion dance and fireworks display.
There are two Premier League clubs in Manchester, one is Manchester United, an old-fashioned powerhouse, and the other is Manchester City, which has just entered the Premier League this year. Manchester United has numerous fans all over the world because it once owned big-name stars such as Beckham, and it has also attracted wide attention at home; After the introduction of Sun Jihai of Dalian team for 2 million pounds, Manchester City has also become the focus of China fans' attention. About 65,438+0,000 fans of China students watched Sun Jihai's first match. In addition to football, it also produced the champion Lanchuthell County Cricket Club, as well as excellent teams in basketball, ice hockey, car racing and rugby. Manchester has the best sports facilities in Britain and is expanding for the Commonwealth Games to be held here in 2002.
Manchester is a very developed transportation hub in Britain. It takes only three hours and an hour and a half to go to London and Birmingham by train, and three and a half hours to go to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Manchester airport is one of the major airports in Britain, with hundreds of flights to continental Europe and other cities every day.