Surface: Northern Ireland has a total area of 13,843 sq km.
Population: The population of Northern Ireland is approximately 1,710,300; a majority of which are Caucasians.
System of government: Northern Ireland has a constitutional monarchy.
Capital: Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, has an approximate population of 276,460.
Religion: Christianity is the main religion, with a majority of Protestants (Unionists); Catholics (Nationalists) are a significant minority.
Official Language: Official languages of Northern Ireland are English, Irish and Ulster Scots.
Government: Northern Ireland has a constitutional monarchy.
Climate: The whole of Northern Ireland experiences a temperate maritime climate.
Units of measure and electricity: Northern Ireland follows the Imperial system of measurement and the official unit of electricity is 230 V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The standard local time has no GMT offset.
Currency: Pound Sterling (1 € = 0.6832 GBP).
Travel documents required: Tourists are required to have a visa for entering Northern Ireland.
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| Economy |
Northern Ireland traditionally had an industrial economy and is the smallest of the four economies of the United Kingdom. The main industries were shipbuilding, rope manufacture and textiles most of which have now been replaced. Tourism has also become very important for the economy.
Accommodations in Northern Ireland have an average cost of £33. An average lunch for a person, without drinks, costs about £5. Northern Ireland is hence relatively cheaper than England. |
| Cities: Vacations and Tourism |
| Belfast |
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