About Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama is classic southern city with loads of charm and hospitality. Birmingham is a vibrant and surprisingly beautiful city that is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,198,932.  View this video to see a sample of what Birmingham has to offer:

Birmingham was founded in 1871, just after the U.S. Civil War, as an industrial enterprise. During the 20th century, the city's economy diversified. Other industries including medicine and biotechnology have risen in stature.  In addition to a reasonable cost of living, there are plenty of attractions, events and other things to do in Birmingham.

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