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For an Advanced Country (AC) city you have studied, explain how international migration has changed the character of the city. [6]
Leicester
increase of immigrants from Uganda, Pakistan and India since 1970s, immigrants form multicultural communities
this causes religious buildings such as mosques and temples to be built
outside of India, Leicester is where Diwali is celebrated the most. Big Diwali festivals are hosted
Narborough road is the most multicultural street in Leicester
Where are the wealthier areas located in Leicester?
Knighton, Oadby
Where are the poorer areas located in Leicester?
Beaumont Leys, Highfields, Saffron lane
For an EDC you have studied, explain how international migration has changed the character of the city. [6]
Rio de Janeiro
People in Brazil move from Caatinga (north east) to Rio (south east)
This causes Rio’s population to grow, which also increases crime rates and unemployment
This also increase growth of the favelas, creating a huge economic divide
discuss one initiative to make Leicester more sustainable.
Increase in bus and cycle lanes and new links in road to decrease traffic
pedestrianisation of areas in the city centre which reduced amount of vehicles in busy areas and encourages cycling/ walking which decreases emissions
however, new roads being built can cause road diversions which increases traffic and longer journey times which increase pollution
Where are the wealthy areas located in Rio de Janeiro?
South (Ipanema and Copacabana)
West (Barra) 80% white population
Where are the poor areas located in Rio de Janeiro?
West and north have densely packed favelas
In Rio, what is in the central business district?
large organisations for coal and mining farms (CVRD and Petrobas)
large shopping malls and markets
historical buildings, as it is the oldest town
Explain the importance of an AC city within its country and the wider world
Leicester
HQs and businesses such as NEXT and walkers crips
Good quality education, Uni of Leicester and De Montfort university, which attract students from around the world
globally known for 2016 premier league win, home to Leicester tigers and city football club
most multicultural city in the UK
Explain the importance of an EDC within its country and the wider world
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil’s goods (iron, coal) export, has the most largest port which is important for trade
2016 Olympics and FIFA world cup attracts tourists
heart of Brazilian music and dance, hosts large carnivals and parades (samba and bossa nova)
Ipanema and Copacabana beach are famous tourist attractions
discuss one initiative to make Rio de Janeiro more sustainable.
Pacification of the favelas to decrease crime rates
reduces presence of gangs and drug trafficking
Police also invest in buildings and facilities
pacification makes favela tourism possible, which increases economy and brings people out of poverty
However, this displaces gangs into other favelas and there are strict curfews, which ban social events
evaluate how one contemporary challenge impacts on everyday life in Rio de Janeiro.
housing shortages in Brazil lead to the growth of favelas, such as Rochina
favelas are overcrowded and are built out of scrap material which increase amount of diseases and are more prone to collapsing
limited clean water, food, electricity and education
a lot of crimes, such as gang violence and drug trafficking makes it unsafe for people to go outside
How is the diversity in Rio?
in the south, 80% are white
half of the population are black or mixed race
what is the population of Leicester?
340000
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