Study the 20 statements on the screen and consider whether they suggest Sydney is a global city or not.
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The population of Sydney is 4.5 million. It is not yet a ‘megacity’.
45 of the 47 international banks that operate in Australia are found in Sydney.
Sydney is often seen as a place to visit on holiday and not a place to do business.
The rate of economic growth in Sydney is very low. Over 150 cities in the world are growing at a faster rate.
Sydney does not have a city-wide public transport system. 70% of the population rely on cars.
The infrastructure which supports business is not developed enough to allow fast economic growth.
Out of all the international companies in Australia, 65% are in Sydney.
Sydney airport flies to 46 international destinations. London Heathrow flies to 170.
One third of Sydney’s population speak a language other than English at home.
Many of the multinational companies which are located in Sydney tend to be involved in local activities rather than make decisions of global importance.
Sydney is located a long way from the places it trades with.
Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
Sydney’s time zone allows it to do business with Asia and the USA during normal daylight working hours.
Sydney is considered to be one of the best cities in the world for quality of life.
The infrastructure which exists to support business is high standard.
Sydney is home to all the Australian television broadcasters and has world class advertising and animation industries.
60% of the regional headquarters of companies that operate in the Asia-Pacific region are located in Sydney.
The level of employment in innovative high-tech industries is lower than in many other cities.
Almost 3 million international tourists visit Sydney each year. It is the 42nd most visited city in the world.
Sydney is the most popular city for international students. Its universities have over 50,000 international students.