Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is one of

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. The country is situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. It shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west.

The flag of Northern Ireland

The symbols of Northern Ireland Shamrock Legend has it that the shamrock was used by St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, to illustrate the Holy Trinity, is used on St. Patrick's day on 17 March. The Red Hand It is believed to originate from a mythical tale where one chieftain cut off his hand threw it on the shore, so claiming the land before his adversary reached it.

The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast. One third of the population lives in and around the capital. Belfast in the most important port, commercial and industrial centre.

Heritage of Northern Ireland The National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland are the Ulster Museum, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, the Ulster American Folk Park. The Ulster American Folk Park The Ulster Museum

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

Belfast Botanic Gardens is a public park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The Giant's Causeway is situated on north of Northern Ireland. In a 2005 the Giant's Causeway was named as the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom.

Irish sport In Northern Ireland, sport is popular and important in the lives of many people. Golf Motor sports Football Snooker

Education University of Ulster Queen's University Belfast

Irish food and drink The best known traditional dish in Northern Ireland is the Ulster fry. Two other popular meals are fish and chips or 'Bangers and Mash' (Sausages and Creamed Potatoes). The most popular spirits are Guinness and Whiskey. Ulster fry Fish and chips

Irish holidays and traditions Apprentice Boys band A Saint Patrick's Day parade A St Patrick's Day religious procession