Birmingham is located in the west miidlands of England and is the most populous British city outside London with a population of 1,016,800 (2008 estimate),

Birmingham was the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution in England, a fact which led to it being known as "the workshop of  the world" or the "city of a thousand trades". Although Birmingham's industrial importance has declined, it has developed into a national commercial centre, being named as the second-best place in the United Kingdom to locate a business.  Birmingham is a national hub for conferences, retail and events along with an established high tech, research and development sector, supported by its three Universities. It is also the fourth-most visited city by foreign visitors in the UK. It is economically thriving and has the second-largest city economy in the UK.

In 2010, Birmingham was ranked as the 55th-most livable city in the world, according to the Mercer Index of worldwide standards of living. The Big City Plan is a large redevelopment plan currently underway in the city centre with the aim of making Birmingham one of the top 20 most liveable cities in the world within 20 years. People from Birmingham are known as 'Brummies', a term  derived from the city's nickname of 'Brum'.

Birmingham is a great place to visit due to it's many attractions (see "Things to Do). Great prices and deals can be found here at i Hotels Birmingham for all the best places to stay in the area.