UNESCO Global Network of Learning cities
Bristol
Bristol is a vibrant city with an international reputation for many it is a good place to live and do business There is a thriving arts scene two successful universities and a highly educated and skilled workforce The population of 449300 is diverse people are from 180 countries of birth speaking 91 languages and practicing 45 religions currently 22 are nonwhite British and one in five is under 16 As in many cities there are many citizens who do not share in the citys success Bristol contributes £126 billion to the UK economy yet one in four children live in poverty There are also significant challenges for the city in terms of health education and employment life expectancy is ten years shorter for men in some parts of the city only 56 per cent of children have the chance of attending a good school in some areas compared with 99 per cent in others and the percentage of young people not in education employment or training varies from 2 per cent to 135 per cent
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland