- Northern Ireland lies in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km²), about a sixth of the island's total area.
- The Republic of Ireland is an independent nation — commonly referred to simply as Ireland — while Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom .
- Northern Ireland (Irish: Tuaisceart Éireann, Ulster Scots: Norn Iron or Norlin Iron) is an small desolate land with little or no redeeming features.
- Northern Ireland's history is rich. If you have Northern Irish heritage, discovering more about your ancestors can help you learn more about yourself.
- The hills and mountains of Northern Ireland are perfect for adventure seekers while the art galleries are ideal for culture lovers.
- In addition, the upper house of the UK parliament, the House of Lords, currently has some 25 appointed members from Northern Ireland.
- Northern Ireland’s cities are crowded and bustling, but friendly and accessible; transport is easy to find and use, while the people are warm and welcoming.
- In many sports, the island of Ireland fields a single team, with the Northern Ireland national football team being an exception to this.
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