Birmingham, Metropolitan borough in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Birmingham spans across 268 square kilometers at the intersection of national railway and motorway systems in central England, serving as the West Midlands' primary commercial center.
The settlement received its first market charter in 1166 and transformed into Britain's leading industrial center during the 1700s, specializing in metalwork and manufacturing.
The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery contains Pre-Raphaelite paintings, while Symphony Hall hosts performances by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra throughout the year.
The central Victoria Square provides access to the Town Hall, Council House, and multiple transportation connections to London, located 177 kilometers to the southeast.
The Library of Birmingham, measuring 31,000 square meters across ten levels, stands as Europe's largest public library with over 400,000 books in its collection.
Location: West Midlands
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Birmingham
GPS coordinates: 52.48048,-1.89823
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:43
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