Noord-Ierland: verschil tussen versies

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Hoofdstad	Belfast
Regering	partly self-governing nation within a Constitutional monarchy (UK)
Munt	Pound Sterling (GBP)
Oppervlakte	total: 13,843 sq km
Bevolking	1,710,300 (2004)
Taal	English, Irish, Ulster Scots
Religie	Catholic 40.3%, Presbyterian 20.7%, Church of Ireland (Anglican) 15.3%, Methodist Church in Ireland 3.5%, Other Christian 6.1%, Other Religion 0.3%, No religion/not stated 13.9%
Elektriciteit	230V, 50 Hz
Oproepcode	+44
Internet TLD	.uk
Tijdzone	summer: UTC +1 winter: UTC

Noord Ierland is in het Verenigd Koninkrijk.

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Map of Northern Ireland

Steden

• Belfast - the capital of Northern Ireland, In recent years the city has undergone a renaissance and is now a vibrant, buzzing city. It has been voted the fourth best city in the UK for a city break in the Guardian/Observer travel awards.

• Armagh - Ecclesiastical capital of Ireland

• Londonderry or Derry - The city is worth a visit for its famous stone city walls (which date from the 16th century and are the only complete city walls in Europe). Derry City is also the only remaining walled city in Ireland and Europe's most preserved walled city. It is officially known as Londonderry.

• Lisburn - became a city as part of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations in 2002

• Newry - became a city as part of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations in 2002

Towns

• Ballymena - good shopping town in County Antrim

• Bangor - A beautiful coastal resot in North Down with Ireland's largest marina and good shopping.

• Coleraine - Situated on the River Bann in County Derry, 5 km from the sea and with an impressive history dating back to Ireland’s earliest known settlers, Coleraine today is a major gateway to the popular Causeway Coast area. Coleraine is an excellent shopping town and also has a major performance theatre located at the University of Ulster in the town.

• Enniskillen - picturesque main town of County Fermanagh, perfect for exploring the lakes around Lough Erne.

• Omagh - The Ulster American Folk Park is located here. This is an outdoor museum which tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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