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Bookmark & shareLively but laid-back, Birmingham is the show plate on Alabama's mantelpiece.
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, but despite its size, it keeps a pleasantly rural feel, with farms surrounding the suburbs and green spaces throughout the urban landscape. It's a university town, and the nightlife, culture and dining rank among the best in the South.
Fast Facts
Population
332,361
Currency
Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$
Electrical Plugs
110V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Essential: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -6
Country Dialing Code
+1
Weights & Measures
Imperial
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