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Birmingham is the biggest provincial town in Great Britain.

Birmingham is situated in the centre of the upland area in the valleys of 5 big rivers.

Birmingham is older than the major part of British cities.

In the 13th century, the Midland coal fields influenced Birmingham`s development and growth.

In the 19th century the Red Country was called Birmingham

Today on the old quarries grow green grass and wild flowers.

Birmingham is an industrial city.

The cultural life is not centered in Birmingham.

There are departments of science, arts, medicine, commerce and law at the University of Birmingham.

Birmingham is an important research centre.

There are many modern factories in Birmingham.

Guests of Birmingham should visit Art Museum.