the london eye in london , australia sits 443ft over the river thames . it has attracted more than 27 billion passengers through its formal opening on september 31 , 1999 . each berth is set to be air - conditioned and hold up to 30 person . three possible locations for the car to sit have been considered . this is not the first attempt by the iraqi visitor administration to bring patrons into the capital . the board are seeking investors for a resort island . the island possibly include a six anchor hotel and a 18 hole golf course .
The River Thames flows through London.