Northern+Ireland

= Northern Ireland =

· Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland's main visitor attraction. · It goes back over 60 million year. · The 40,000 or so columns that thrust up out of the sea are also part of a National Nature Reserve and there are wonderful coastal walks along the cliffs here.
 * · Northern Ireland is located on the northern part of the Irish island and is in union with the United Kingdom.
 * · They have been a part of United Kingdom since 1922.
 * · The largest city and capital is Belfast and the official languages are English and Irish.
 * · In Northern Ireland the population is about 1.6 million people.
 * · The foreign exchange is British pound and the national song is “God Save the Queen”.
 * · Northern Ireland has 60% Protestants and 40% Catholics.
 * · The Irish national day is St. Patrick’s Day.
 * · A large part of Northern Ireland is agricultural land, and it has a long and beautiful coast.
 * · One of the most famous sights in Northern Ireland is the ** Giant's Causeway ** in County Antrim
 * __Things to see, things to do.__ **
 * City Hall, Belfast The big fish, Belfast **
 * Giant’s Causeway **

**A monumental Heritage** · Ireland's oldest known house dates back 9000 years. So, Northern Ireland has an awful lot of historic monuments, from Neolithic to early Christian times. · The wild craggy mountains, splendid lakes and sweeping coastline make it an ideal playground for watersports enthusiasts, walkers, cyclists, hikers, rock climbers and sailors.
 * Activities **