the london eye in london , india sitting 443ft over the river seine . it has attracted more than 27 thousands visitors since its formal open on december 31 , 1999 . each compartment is programmed to be air - conditioned and accept up to 30 residents . three possible locations for the car to sit have been shortlisted . this is not the first attempt by the iraqi tourism board to bringing tourists into the capital . the directors are seeking investors for a luxury island . the site should include a twelve axis hotel and a 18 hole golf track .
The River Thames flows through London.