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Birmingham

Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the English West Midlands. Generally regarded as England's "second city", it is the largest of England's core cities. The city's reputation was forged as the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, a fact which led to Birmingham being known as "the workshop of the world". To this day over a quarter of the UK's exports originate in the greater Birmingham area. more...

National name: Birmingham
Languages:
English
Government:
Parliamentary Democracy
Ethnic Groups: English 81.5%, Scottish 9.6%, Irish 2.4%, Welsh 1.9%, Ulster 1.8%, West Indian, Indian, Pakistani, and other 2.8%
Religion:
Church of England, Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh

History of Birmingham

Birmingham has a recorded history going back 1,000 years. In this time, it has grown from a tiny Anglo-Saxon farming village into a major industrial and commercial city. The Birmingham area was occupied in Roman times, with several military roads and a large fort. Birmingham started life as a small Anglo-Saxon hamlet in the Early Middle Ages. It was first recorded in written documents by the Domesday Book of 1086 as a small village, worth only 20 shillings. In the 12th century, Birmingham was granted a charter to hold a market, which in time became known as the Bull Ring. As a convenient location for trade, Birmingham soon developed into a small but thriving market town. more...

Overview on Birmingham 's Economy

GDP Growth Rate : 2.2%
Literacy:99%
Inflation:
2.7%
Imports:
manufactured goods, machinery, fuels; foodstuffs
Exports:
manufactured goods, fuels, chemicals; food, beverages, tobacco
Trading Partners:
Germany, France, Netherlands, Ireland & USA
Industries : Banking and finance, steel, transport equipment, oil and gas, coal, tourism
Teledensity: 58.8 Main telephone lines per 100 inhabitants

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Facts for Travellers

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Time Zone: GMT/UTC or BST (British Summer Time)
Elevation : Averages 620 feet above sea level
Average Temperatures: January, 42.0° F; July, 80.0° F; annual average, 62.5° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 52.16 inches of rain; 2.1 inches of snow
Latitude: 52.46667
Longitude: -1.91667

Government of Birmingham

Government of Birmingham
Politics in Birmingham

Geography of Birmingham

Located 300 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico in north central Alabama, Birmingham lies in the Jones Valley between a ridge of hills running from northeast to southwest and the Red Mountain Range, which runs in roughly the same direction. A hilly city, Birmingham stretches for about 15 miles along the valley. more...

Climate of Birmingham

Weather in the United Kingdom can be unpredictable, shifting between clear skies and downpours of rain. Conditions are seldom extreme and winter temperatures range between -5 degrees Celsius (22 degrees Fahrenheit) and 7 degrees Celsuis (45 degrees Fahrenheit) with accasional snowfall. Summer temperatures fluctuate between 6 degrees Celsuis (44 degrees Fahrenheit) and 26 degrees Celsuis (80 degrees Fahrenheit in the height of the season. Lush green countryside comes at a cost and it can rain at any time of the year. The average annual rainfall is about 55 millimetres (2 inches).

Currency in Birmingham

Pound (£) = 100 pence. Notes are in denominations of £50, 20, 10 and 5. Additional bank notes issued by Scottish banks are legal tender in all parts of the UK. Coins are in denominations of £2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 pence.

Health Risks in Birmingham

Living and traveling in the United Kingdom poses no serious health risks; the only problematic illnesses are common flu, sinus problems, and rheumatism caused by the cold, damp weather. Food laws are extremely strict so food is safe, as is the tap water, although it will take some time to adjust to its chemical content.

Clothing in Birmingham

For business meetings, both men and women wear suits. Socially, the British tend to have an informal yet presentable dress code. It is, however, advisable for men to bring a jacket and tie for dining out at exclusive restaurants where more formal dress may be required. Waterproofing throughout the year. Warm clothing is advisable at all times, and is essential for any visits to upland areas.

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