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| Travel Guide 2 > Europe > UK > Towns and Cities > Birmingham |
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city in the West Midlands region of England in the UK. As of 2005, Birmingham had an estimated population of 1,001,200. People from Birmingham, are known throughout the UK as "Brummies", after the city's nickname of "Brum".
Key Facts about Birmingham
Bull Ring:
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- Birmingham lies within the West Midlands conurbation, the third largest
urban area (after the Greater London and Greater Manchester urban areas) in
the United Kingdom.
- People from Birmingham are nicknamed "Brummies", and the city is
nicknamed "Brum". These names derive from the area's distinctive dialect
of English, known as Brummagem.
- Birmingham historically grew as a manufacturing and engineering center.
Today however, the city's economy is dominated by the service sector, including
public administration, education, health, as well as financial services such
as banking, finance, and insurance. Additionally, tourism forms an increasingly
important part of Birmingham's economy.
- Birmingham also has a large retail sector, including the United Kingdom's
busiest shopping center (the Bull Ring),
and Britain's largest department store outside of
London (House of Fraser on Corporation Street).
- Birmingham is a major transport hub on road, rail, and canal networks.
- Birmingham is served by four motorways (the M5, the M6, the M40, and the M42), and is home to
Britain's most famous motorway junction: Spaghetti Junction.
- Birmingham Airport is just 6 miles (10 kilometers) to the East of the city center.
- Balti, a type of curry, was invented in Birmingham. If you visit Birmingham, and you want to try this, then you should probably visit The Balti Triangle - an area South of the city center, around Ladypool Road, Stoney Lane and Stratford Road, where many Balti houses are located.
Attractions and Places of Interest in Birmingham
Attractions and places of interest in Birmingham include:
- Bull Ring
- Cadbury World in Bournville, Birmingham
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