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Northern Ireland ( Irish: Tuaisceart Éireann [ˈt̪ˠuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠ] ⓘ; [13] Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a part of the United Kingdom in the north-east of the island of Ireland that is variously described as a country, province or region.
The new autonomous Northern Ireland was formed from six of the nine counties of Ulster: four counties with unionist majorities – Antrim, Armagh, Down, and Derry/Londonderry – and two counties with slight [a] Irish nationalist majorities – Fermanagh and Tyrone – in the 1918 General Election. [6]
Northern Ireland shares an open border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. At the 2021 census, its population was 1,903,175, making up around 3% of the UK's population and 27% of the population on the island of Ireland.
3 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Northern Ireland, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, occupies the northeastern quadrant of the island of Ireland and is sometimes referred to as Ulster.
Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom in the north-east of the island of Ireland that is variously described as a country, province or region. Northern Ireland shares an open border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland is a land of captivating contrasts, where historic landmarks and stunning landscapes beckon exploration. Unearth the mystery of the Giant's Causeway, with its otherworldly hexagonal columns, immerse yourself in Belfast's rich history at the Titanic Quarter, or walk along Derry~Londonderry's historic city walls.
6 days ago · If you're looking for somewhere to nourish your spirit, Northern Ireland is it. Coast. Relax. Tour. Sights. Golf. Food. Dunluce Castle. “The dramatic ruin of Dunluce Castle, perched on a rocky cliff above the Atlantic and accessed by a dizzying bridge, looks like the site of a fantasy novel.” – National Geographic.
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Northern Ireland. Europe. An exploding food scene, hip cities and the stunning Causeway Coast: there's plenty to pull visitors to the North. When you cross from the Republic into Northern Ireland you'll notice a couple of changes: the road signs are in miles and the prices are in pounds sterling – you're in the UK.
May 2, 2021 · As Northern Ireland marks its centenary, BBC News NI looks back at the earliest days of the Irish border and how its controversial 310-mile (500km) route was decided. Why did partition happen...
