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COUNTRY INFORMATION - NORTHERN IRELAND

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Location of Northern Ireland
In the north of Ireland, the northeast part is under British rule. This part is called Northern Ireland surrounded by southern Ireland to the west all the way round till the east, and with the north channel and Irish sea from the north to the south,

Northern Ireland contains some beautiful scenery, from the rugged coastline in the north and northeast to the gentle fruit-growing regions of Armagh. To the west are the Sperrin Mountains and the lake of Fermanagh, where the winding River Erne provides excellent fishing.

Airports
Belfast International Airport is located 18 miles northwest of Belfast city centre. Regular train and bus services run to the city centre.

Language
English is the official language. A minority speak Irish.

Places To Go
The six counties of Northern Ireland belonged to the ancient and powerful kingdom of Ulster. Tales of legendary heroes intertwine with those of St Patrick, who spread Christianity from his base near Down Patrick. The Ulster American Folk Park near Omagh, Old Bushmill’s whiskey distillery, the Belleek pottery, crumbling castle ruins and the stately mansions of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy offer more history and culture in a friendly, easy-going country that is a delight to explore.

Northern Ireland is rich in musical entertainment, from the toe-tapping live folk bands playing in crowded pubs to the soulful lyrics of Van Morrison and the world-famous talent of flautist James Galway. Visitors will be able to find something to suit, from the latest dance music in nightclubs to opera or classical concerts. Traditional Irish music in & #8216;singing pubs’ provides a good evening's entertainment in many places, particularly Belfast and Londonderry. Special musical events include the summer Jazz and Blues Festival in Londonderry and Limavady and the October International Guitar Festival held in Newtownards.

There is also a wealth of theatres and art galleries located in and around Belfast, including the famous Lyric Theatre, where Liam Neeson started his career. There are summer theatres in Newcastle and Portrush, plus the Riverside Theatre at Coleraine. The Belfast Festival at Queen's is Europe's biggest arts festival after Edinburgh. Other main venues for drama performances and concerts are the Grand Opera House, Ulster Hall, King's Hall, Crescents Art Centre, (all in Belfast), and the Armagh Theatre and Arts Centre, the new Millennium Forum theatre in Derry and numerous regional theatres.

Northern Ireland Tourist Board
St Anne’s Court,
59 North Street,
Belfast
BT1 1NB,
UK
Tel: (02890) 231 221.
Fax: (02890) 240 960.
E-mail: info@nitb.com
Website: www.discovernorthernireland.com
Administrative queries only.

Belfast Welcome Centre
47 Donegall Place,
Belfast
BT1 5AD,
UK
Tel: (02890) 246 609.
Fax: (02890) 312 424.
E-mail: belfastwelcomecentre@nitic.net
Website: www.gotobelfast.com

CIA World Factbook - United Kingdom

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