the london exchange in england , britain sits 443ft over the water thames . it has brought more than 27 million participants during its formal opening on october 31 , 1999 . each compartment is scheduled to be air - conditioned and hold up to 30 occupants . three probable coordinates for the wheel to sit have been suggested . this is not the first endeavour by the iraqi tourists board to bring tourism into the city . the company are seeking investors for a resort island . the island would involve a six star cinema and a 18 course snooker course .
The River Thames flows through London.