• In many sports, the island of Ireland fields a single team, with the Northern Ireland national football team being an exception to this.
  • Most of the people – over 88% -- were born in Northern Ireland. There are also residents from Brita in, the Republic of Ireland, and other areas.
  • Northern Ireland's history is rich. If you have Northern Irish heritage, discovering more about your ancestors can help you learn more about yourself.
  • 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.
  • Northern Ireland was an integral part of the United Kingdom, but under the terms of the Government of Ireland Act in 1920, it had a semiautonomous government.
  • 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.
  • Located in the northeast of the island of Ireland, Northern Ireland shares a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland.
  • Northern Ireland is home to two notable mountain ranges—the Sperrin Mountains and the Mourne Mountains—as well as several standalone mountains.
  • Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Northern Ireland.
  • See also: Provincial symbols of Northern Ireland. <nowiki>उत्तरी आयरल्याण्ड; Northern Ireland; Norður-Írland; မိူင်းဢၢႆႇယႃႇလႅၼ်ႇႁွင်ႇ...