Location: Birmingham

England, United Kingdom

Sovereign state: United Kingdom

Constituent country: England

Region: West Midlands

Ceremonial county: West Midlands

Historic county: Warwickshire

Settlement: c. 600

Seigneurial borough: 1166

Municipal borough: 1838

City status: 14 January 1889

Metropolitan borough: 1 April 1974

Administrative HQ: The Council House, Victoria Square

Government

• Type: Metropolitan borough

• Body: Birmingham City Council

• Leadership: Leader and cabinet

• Executive: Labour

• Leader: Vacant (Deputy Leader Ian Ward, acting)

• Lord Mayor: Anne Underwood

• Chief Executive (Interim): Stella Manzie CBE

Area

• City: 103.4 sq mi (267.8 km)

• Urban: 231.2 sq mi (598.9 km)

Area rank: 151st

Elevation: 460 ft (140 m)

Population (mid-2016 est.)

• City: 1,124,600

• Rank: 1st

• Density: 10,880/sq mi (4,199/km)

• Urban: 2,440,986 (3rd)

• Metro: 3,683,000 (2nd)

Demonym(s): Brummie

Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

• Summer (DST): British Summer Time (UTC+1)

Postcode: B

Area code(s): 0121

ISO 3166 code: GB-BIR

GSS code: E08000025

NUTS 3 code: UKG31

ONS code: 00CN

OS grid reference: SP066868

Motorways: M6 M6 Toll M5 M42 A38(M)

Ethnicity (2011 Census): 57.9% White (53.1% White British) 26.6% Asian 8.9% Black 4.4% Mixed Race 2.0% Other

International airports: Birmingham (BHX)

Major railway stations: Birmingham New Street (A) Birmingham Moor Street (B) Birmingham Snow Hill (C1)

GDP: US$ 121.1 billion (2nd)

– Per capita: US$ 31,572

Councillors: 120

MPs: List Richard Burden (L) Liam Byrne (L) Jack Dromey (L) Roger Godsiff (L) Khalid Mahmood (L) Shabana Mahmood (L) Steve McCabe (L) Andrew Mitchell (C) Jess Phillips (L) Preet Gill (L)

European Parliament: West Midlands

Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk

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5 Fountains in Birmingham That You Shouldn't Miss

February 14, 2022 Lean Nau

The geographical heart of England, Birmingham started life as a sixth- century Anglo-Saxon village. Today, much of this city of over a million dates back to post-WWII redevelopment in the 1950s and 60s. Cutting edge museums and galleries, innovative theaters and excellent shopping have contributed to Birmingham's appeal as a weekend break destination. Don't miss the hopping bars and cafes of Gas Street Basin or the fascinating creatures at the National Sea Life Centre.
Restaurants in Birmingham

1. The Rivers and Youth

1 Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BD England

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For a splashing good time, visit this splendid water fountain in front of Birmingham's city hall.

2. River Fountain

1 Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BD England

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3. Centenary Square Fountain

5 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2DR England

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4. Chamberlain Memorial Fountain

Birmingham Central Library Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3HQ England +44 121 693 6300

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Constructed in a neo-Gothic style, this impressive Portland Stone monument was erected in 1880 in commemoration of Joseph Chamberlain, one of the great 19th-century city politicians of Birmingham.

5. Hebe Goddess of Youth Sculpture

Lancaster Place, Birmingham England

Location: Birmingham

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5 Fountains in Birmingham That You Shouldn't Miss

1. The Rivers and Youth

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2. River Fountain

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3. Centenary Square Fountain

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4. Chamberlain Memorial Fountain

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5. Hebe Goddess of Youth Sculpture

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