b'1. Some strengths of the UKSixth-largest economy in worldSecond-largest economy in Europe (after Germany). Second-largest exporter of services in world. Worlds No. 1 international financial centre. The UK has one of the most globalised economies and already benefits from globalisation. These facts are familiaror should be. Less well known is the UKs leading position in the world of higher education. Table 62 The successof the UK in higher educationWorld University RankingNumber of UK universities1-10311-20121-30231-40141-50051-1004101-1509151-2009Total29Source: The World University Rankings 2019139'