Derry, also known as Londonderry, is a city located on the banks of the Foyle River in Northern Ireland. With a population of around 85,000 inhabitants, it is the second largest city in Northern Ireland. Also called the maiden city and the walled city, Derry is an important industrial and tourist centre.
Typified by a moderate climate, Derry experiences cold winters and pleasant summers. Snowfall is a regular feature during winters and adequate rainfall is received, although it is irregular.
Historically, the city dates back to the sixth century and was a walled city with a rich textile base. Even today, it has a booming textile industry along with chemicals and ceramics. Tourism is another important industry.
|
Join the travel guide ...
If you know this locality, you can cooperate with us in supporting whoever wishes to visit it. Through some simple tools you can express your feelings, publish tips, guides and reviews about this locality and its attractions. |
| Dublin |
The Republic of Ireland, Capital City Dublin, covers an area of 70,000 km2
with 4,000,000 people speaking English as an official language, but Gaelic is
widely diffused, though!
Irelan... |
| Dalkey |
Dalkey is a town in the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, about eight miles south-east of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. It has a mild climate, with high rainfall and occasi... |
