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Location of Northern Ireland (orange) – in the European continent (camel & white)
– in the United Kingdom (camel)Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom.[1][2] Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west. At the time of the 2001 UK Census, its population was 1,685,000, constituting about 30% of the island's total population and about 3% of the population of the United Kingdom.
Northern Ireland was created as a distinct division of the United Kingdom on 3 May 1921 under the Government of Ireland Act 1920,[3] though its constitutional roots lie in the 1800 Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland.
Northern Ireland was for many years the site of a violent and bitter ethno-political conflict — the Troubles — which was caused by divisions between nationalists, who are predominantly Roman Catholic, and unionists, who are predominantly Protestant, which has been the most-prevalent religion. Unionists want Northern Ireland to remain part of the United Kingdom,[4] while nationalists wish it to be politically reunited with the rest of Ireland.[5][6][7][8] Since the signing of the "Good Friday Agreement" in 1998, most of the paramilitary groups involved in the Troubles have ceased their armed campaigns.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Northern Ireland:
The Union Flag is the official Flag of Northern IrelandCoat of arms of Northern Ireland (obsolete)General reference
- Pronunciation
- HE: /ˈnɔrðərn/ /ˈaɾlənd/
- UK: /ˈnɔrðərn/ /ˈaɪə.lənd/
- US: /ˈnɔrðərn/ /ˈaɪɚ.lənd/
- Common English country name: Northern Ireland
- Official English country name: Northern Ireland
- Common endonym:
- Irish: Tuaisceart Éireann
- Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann
- Official endonym: Northern Ireland
- Adjectival: Northern Irish
- Demonym: Northern Irishman or Northern Irishwoman, Ulsterman or Ulsterwoman
Geography of Northern Ireland
- Main article: Geography of Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland is: a constituent country of the United Kingdom. See Countries of the United Kingdom.
- Location
- Atlantic Ocean
- Northern Hemisphere
- Western Hemisphere
- Eurasia (but not on the mainland)
- Europe
- Northern Europe and Western Europe
- British Isles
- Ireland (the northeastern sixth of the island)
- British Isles
- Northern Europe and Western Europe
- Europe
- Extreme points of Northern Ireland
- Population of Northern Ireland: 1,759,000 (2008 est)[9]
- Area of Northern Ireland: 13 843 km² (5,345 square miles)
- Places in Northern Ireland
- Atlas of Northern Ireland
Environment of Northern Ireland
- Climate of Northern Ireland
- Department of the Environment
- Geology of Northern Ireland
- Protected areas of Northern Ireland
- Special Areas of Conservation in Northern Ireland
- National parks of Northern Ireland
- List of Areas of Special Scientific Interest in Northern Ireland
- Wildlife of Northern Ireland
- Mammals of Northern Ireland
Natural geographic features of Northern Ireland
- Coastal landforms of Northern Ireland
- Islands of Northern Ireland
- Lakes ("loughs") in Northern Ireland
- Mountains and hills of Northern Ireland
- Rivers of Northern Ireland
- World Heritage Sites in Northern Ireland
Regions of Northern Ireland
Administrative divisions of Northern Ireland
- Main article: Administrative divisions of Northern Ireland
Municipalities of Northern Ireland
- Capital of Northern Ireland: Belfast
- List of settlements in Northern Ireland
- Cities in Northern Ireland
- Towns and villages in Northern Ireland
Demography of Northern Ireland
- Main article: Demographics of Northern Ireland
Government and politics of Northern Ireland
- Main article: Government of Northern Ireland and Politics of Northern Ireland
- Form of government:
- Capital of Northern Ireland: Belfast
- Taxation in Northern Ireland
Law and order in Northern Ireland
Main article: Northern Ireland law- Capital punishment in Northern Ireland: There has been a history but currently none
- Courts of Northern Ireland
- Crime in Northern Ireland
- Prostitution in Northern Ireland
- Founding laws of Northern Ireland
- Human rights in Northern Ireland
- Freedom of religion in Northern Ireland
- LGBT rights in Northern Ireland
- Law enforcement in Northern Ireland
- Police Service of Northern Ireland (formerly the Royal Ulster Constabulary)
- Segregation in Northern Ireland
Local government in Northern Ireland
Main article: Local government in Northern IrelandMilitary of Northern Ireland
- Main article: British Army in Northern Ireland
Political ideologies in Northern Ireland
- Nationalists
- Republicanism
- Irish National Liberation Army
- Irish Republican Army
- Official IRA
- Provisional IRA
- Continuity IRA
- Real IRA
- Irish Republican Brotherhood
- Republicanism
- Unionists
History of Northern Ireland
Main articles: History of Northern Ireland and History of the United KingdomBy period
The Troubles
Main article: The Troubles- 1981 Irish Hunger Strike
- Johnny Adair
- Anti H-Block
- Armalite and ballot box strategy
- Arms Crisis
- Battle of the Bogside
- Birmingham pub bombings
- Blanket protest
- Bloody Friday
- Bloody Sunday
- Border Campaign (IRA)
- Boundary Commission (Ireland)
- British Military Intelligence Systems in Northern Ireland
- Chronology of the Northern Ireland Troubles
- Claudy Bombing
- Combined Loyalist Military Command
- Conflict Archive on the Internet
- Corporals killings
- Council of Ireland
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- Directory of the Northern Ireland Troubles
- Dirty protest
- Denis Donaldson
- Drumcree Church
- Emergency Powers Act (Northern Ireland) 1926
- Denis Faul
- Pat Finucane
- Five techniques
- Flags and Emblems (Display) Act (Northern Ireland) 1954
- Forced disappearance
- Martin Galvin
- Government of Ireland Act 1920
- Governor of Northern Ireland
- Guildford pub bombing
- Guildford Four
- Historical Enquiries Team
- Holy Cross dispute
- Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland
- Independent International Commission on Decommissioning
- Irish War of Independence
- Kingsmill massacre
- Lord Mountbatten
- Loyalist Association of Workers
- Maguire Seven
- Maze prison (also known as Long Kesh)
- Michael McKevitt
- Danny McNamee
- Milltown Cemetery attack
- George Mitchell
- Mitchell Principles
- Murder triangle
- NORAID
- Northern Campaign (IRA)
- Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association
- Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973
- Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention
- Northern Ireland Forum
- Northern Ireland peace process
- Northern Ireland referendum, 1973
- Northern Ireland referendum, 1998
- Official Sinn Féin
- Omagh bombing
- Operation Demetrius (also known as Internment)
- Operation Motorman
- Peace lines
- People's Democracy
- Plan Kathleen
- Provisional IRA campaign 1969–1997
- Provisional IRA South Armagh Brigade
- Remembrance Day Bombing
- Repartition of Ireland
- Saor Uladh
- Sean O'Callaghan
- Shoot-to-kill policy in Northern Ireland
- Stakeknife
- Stevens Report
- Sunningdale Agreement
- Supergrass
- TUAS
- Tara
- Thiepval Barracks
- Third Force
- Tout
- Ulster Clubs
- Ulster Defence Regiment
- Ulster Defence Volunteers
- Ulster Project
- Ulster Resistance
- Ulster Special Constabulary
- Ulster Unionist Labour Association
- Ulster Workers Council
- Ulster Workers' Council Strike
- Ulsterisation
- Unity
- Warrenpoint ambush
By year
By region
By county
- History of County Antrim
- History of County Armagh
- History of County Fermanagh
- History of County Londonderry
- History of County Tyrone
By municipality
By subject
- History of the Jews in Northern Ireland
- History of local government in Northern Ireland
Culture of Northern Ireland
- Main article: Culture of Northern Ireland
- Celtic calendar
- Cultural icons of Northern Ireland
- Ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland
- Gardens in Northern Ireland
- Marriage in Northern Ireland
- Media in Northern Ireland
- Irish mythology
- Museums in Northern Ireland
- National symbols of Northern Ireland
- Coat of arms of Northern Ireland
- Flags used in Northern Ireland
- Great Seal of Northern Ireland
- National anthem of Northern Ireland
- Parades in Northern Ireland
- People of Northern Ireland
- Prostitution in Northern Ireland
- Public holidays in Northern Ireland
- Other
- Apprentice Boys of Derry
- The Orange Order
- Orange Walk
- Royal Black Preceptory
Architecture in Northern Ireland
Main article: Architecture of Northern Ireland- Abbeys and priories in Northern Ireland
- Castles in Northern Ireland
- Cathedrals in Northern Ireland
- Cenotaphs in Northern Ireland
- National Trust properties in Northern Ireland
- Historic houses in Northern Ireland
- Market Houses in Northern Ireland
- Shopping centres in Northern Ireland
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- High-rise buildings in Northern Ireland
Art in Northern Ireland
Main article: Art in Northern Ireland- Cinema of Northern Ireland
- Dance in Northern Ireland
- Folk art of Northern Ireland
- Banners in Northern Ireland
- Cenotaphs in Northern Ireland
- Murals in Northern Ireland
- Literature of Northern Ireland
- Poetry of Northern Ireland
- Television in Northern Ireland
- Theatre in Northern Ireland
Music of Northern Ireland
Main article: Music of Northern Ireland- Folk music of Northern Ireland
Cuisine of Northern Ireland
Main article: Cuisine of Northern Ireland- Barmbrack
- Irish breakfast
- Irish stew
- Irish whiskey
- Pork in Ireland
- Potato bread
- Soda bread
- Ulster fry
- Veda bread
Language in Northern Ireland
- Languages of Northern Ireland
- Pejoratives
Religion in Northern Ireland
Main article: Religion in Northern IrelandReligious places
- Abbeys and priories in Northern Ireland
- Cathedrals in Ireland
- Cemeteries in Northern Ireland
- Cenotaphs in Northern Ireland
Religions in Northern Ireland
- Bahá'í Faith in Northern Ireland
- Christianity in Northern Ireland
- Methodist Church in Ireland
- Non-subscribing Presbyterian Church of Ireland
- Presbyterian Church in Ireland
- Church House
- General Assembly
- Irish Presbyterians
- Moderator
- Union Theological College
- Reformed Presbyterian Church (denominational group)
- Roman Catholicism in Northern Ireland
- Irish Catholic
- Roman Catholic dioceses of Ireland
- Roman Catholicism in Northern Ireland
- Hinduism in Northern Ireland
- Islam in Northern Ireland
- History of the Jews in Northern Ireland
- Primates
Sport in Northern Ireland
- Main article: Sport in Northern Ireland
- Cricket in Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland cricket team
- Football in Northern Ireland
- Irish Football Association
- Irish Football League
- Northern Ireland national football team
- Gaelic Games
- Rugby in Northern Ireland
- Rugby union in Northern Ireland
- Special Olympics
- Swim Ireland
- Tennis Ireland
- Basketball Ireland
Economy and infrastructure of Northern Ireland
- Main article: Economy of Northern Ireland
- Communications in Northern Ireland
- Internet in Northern Ireland
- Currency of the United Kingdom: Pound Sterling
- Tourism in Northern Ireland
- Transport in Northern Ireland
Education in Northern Ireland
- Main article: Education in Northern Ireland
- Boards of Education
- Belfast Education and Library Board
- North Eastern Education and Library Board
- South Eastern Education and Library Board
- Southern Education and Library Board
- Western Education and Library Board
- Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
- Department of Education
- Department for Employment and Learning
- Integrated Education
- List of Irish learned societies
- Union of Students in Ireland
Education in Northern Ireland Administration Department of Education (Primary and Secondary education) · Department for Employment and Learning (Higher and Further education)Central Statutory BodiesCouncil for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment · Education and Skills AuthorityOther Organisations
Institutions University CollegesFurther Education CollegesBelfast Metropolitan College · Northern Regional College · North West Regional College · Southern Regional College · South Eastern Regional College · South West CollegeSchoolsSee also: Education in the United Kingdom (England · Scotland · Wales) · Education in the Republic of Ireland Specific schools
Types of schools
- Grammar schools in the United Kingdom
- Independent school
- Preparatory school
Infrastructure of Northern Ireland
- Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
- Water supply and sanitation in Northern Ireland
Transport in Northern Ireland
Main article: Transport in Northern Ireland- Airports in Northern Ireland
- Common Travel Area
- Rail transport in Northern Ireland
- Roads in Northern Ireland
- Translink
See also
References
- ^ "The Countries of the UK". www.statistics.gov.uk - geography - beginners' guide to UK geography. UK Statistics Authority. 11 November 2005. Archived from the original on 11 November 2009. http://www.webcitation.org/5lClXN00l. Retrieved 11 November 2009. "The top-level division of administrative geography in the UK is the 4 countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland."
- ^ "countries within a country". Number10.gov.uk. The Office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 10 January 2003. Archived from the original on 11 November 2009. http://www.webcitation.org/5lClWk7P7. Retrieved 11 November 2009. "The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland...Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom with a devolved legislative Assembly and a power sharing Executive made up of ministers from four political parties representing different traditions."
- ^ Statutory Rules & Orders published by authority, 1921 (No. 533); Additional source for 3 May 1921 date: Alvin Jackson, Home Rule - An Irish History, Oxford University Press, 2004, p198.
- ^ Standing up for Northern Ireland www.uup.org. Retrieved 2 August 2008.
- ^ Richard Jenkin, 1997, Rethinking ethnicity: arguments and explorations, SAGE Publicatoins: London: "In Northern Ireland the objectives of contemporary nationalists are the reunification of Ireland and the removal of British government."
- ^ Peter Dorey, 1995, British politics since 1945, Blackwell Publishers: Oxford: "Just as some Nationalists have been prepared to use violence in order to secure Irish reunification, so some Unionists have been prepared to use violence in order to oppose it."
- ^ "Strategy Framework Document: Reunification through Planned Integration: Sinn Féin’s All Ireland Agenda". Archived from the original on 16 July 2006. http://web.archive.org/web/20060716075752/http://www.sinnfein.ie/policies/document/155. Sinn Fein. Retrieved 2 August 2008.
- ^ Policy Summaries: Constitutional Issues[dead link] SDLP. Retrieved 2 August 2008.
- ^ "NI's population passes 1.75m mark". BBC News. 10 December 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7775349.stm. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
External links
Wikimedia Atlas of Northern Ireland
- Ireland/ Outline of Northern Ireland at the Open Directory Project
- Northern Ireland travel guide from Wikitravel
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