Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, located on the island of Ireland. It is well known that Northern Ireland has had a troubled past however today Northern Ireland is peaceful and has a lot to offer tourists.
Regions of Northern Ireland
Cities in Northern Ireland
Sights in Northern Ireland
Six Facts About Northern Ireland
1. Northern Ireland has six regions.
2. English is spoken in Northern Ireland however you may also hear Irish and Ulster Scots
3. The dialling code for Northern Ireland is +44
4. 1.7 million people live in Northern Ireland
5. The British Pound is the main currency in Northern Ireland, however many shops also accept the Euro.
6. The capital of Northern Ireland is
Belfast, other cities you may have heard of include
Armagh (the home of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches in
Ireland),
Derry (also known as Londonderry) and
Lisburn which became a city in 2002 as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.
