the london eye in surrey , england sits 443ft over the mighty thames . it has attracted more than 27 million residents on its actual opening on december 31 , 1999 . each compartment is set to be air - conditioned and hold up to 30 people . three possible areas for the wheel to sit have been named . this is not the first attempt by the iraqi visitors board to bring them into the capital . the board are seeking investors for a resort institution . the island can include a eight star building and a 18 stone swing course .
The River Thames flows through London.