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1. www.britannica.com › place › BelfastBelfast | History, Population, Map, Landmarks, & Facts

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   2 days ago · Belfast, city, district, and capital of Northern Ireland, located on the River Lagan, at its entrance to Belfast Lough (inlet of the sea). Belfast became a city by royal charter in 1888. After the passing of the Government of Ireland Act, 1920, it became the seat of the government of Northern Ireland.

2. www.qub.ac.ukQueen's University Belfast: Shaping a Better World since 1845

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   5 days ago · Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN. A prestigious Russell Group UK university, Queen's University Belfast is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world. (THE World University Rankings 2023)

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Northern-IrelandNorthern Ireland | History, Population, Flag, Map, Capital ...

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   4 days ago · Belfast. Population: (2011) 1,810,863. Official Language: English. National Religion: none. In proximity to Scotland and to sea channels leading to England and Wales, Northern Ireland has long witnessed generations of newcomers and emigrants, including Celts from continental Europe and Vikings, Normans, and Anglo-Saxons.

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5. www.nationaltrust.org.uk › visit › northern-irelandGiant's Causeway | Northern Ireland | National Trust

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   2 days ago · One of Ireland’s most treasured landmarks, this is Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage site. Over 40,000 basalt columns, formed some 60 million years ago, are testament to a major stage in the earth's development. Also designated as SAC, ASSI, within an AONB and NNR.

6. www.timescolonist.com › life › travelTravel: Buoyant, booming Belfast enjoying powerful rebound ...

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   5 days ago · 00:05:26. Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital city, is perhaps best known for the sectarian strife that took place here during the era of the Troubles, and as the birthplace of the Titanic (and ...

7. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk › news › northern-irelandWeekend weather and travel details for NI and Dublin over ...

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   1 day ago · To put this number in context, the total population of Northern Ireland is some 1.9 million, so it is the equivalent of almost two-thirds of the population making a journey on public transport.

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   How big is Belfast?

   • The district of Belfast has an area of 44 square miles (115 square km). The River Lagan flowing through Belfast, Northern Ireland. Construction of the Olympic (right) and the Titanic in the shipyard of Harland and Wolff, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

   Belfast | History, Population, Map, Landmarks, & Facts

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   How do I get from Belfast to Ulster?

   • If you prefer to go by foot the Causeway Coast Way is a breathtaking 33-mile stretch of Ireland's most celebrated coastline. This route links to the Giant's Causeway trail network. Regular train services operate from Belfast or Londonderry to Coleraine, then change to bus connection Ulsterbus Service 172. Northern Ireland Railways information

   Giant's Causeway | Northern Ireland | National Trust

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   What is Belfast famous for?

   • The capital is Belfast, a modern city whose historic centre was badly damaged by aerial bombardment during World War II. Once renowned for its shipyards—the Titanic was built there—Belfast has lost much of its industrial base.

   Northern Ireland | History, Population, Flag, Map, Capital, & Facts

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   What is Northern Ireland known for?

   • Capital, Population, Government... In proximity to Scotland and to sea channels leading to England and Wales, Northern Ireland has long witnessed generations of newcomers and emigrants, including Celts from continental Europe and Vikings, Normans, and Anglo-Saxons.

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   What kind of people live in Belfast?

   • Though people from all walks of Belfast life congregate, work, eat, and play in the thriving city centre, Unionists (mostly Protestants who feel they’re primarily British) and Nationalists (mostly Catholic Republicans — those pushing to end British rule in the North) still typically live in segregated zones, where some tensions still simmer.

   Rick Steves: Buoyant, booming Belfast enjoying powerful rebound

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   When did Belfast become a city?

   • Belfast’s modern history began in 1611 when Baron Arthur Chichester built a new castle there. He did much to encourage the growth of the town, which received a charter of incorporation in 1613. Belfast survived the Irish insurrection of 1641, and by 1685 it had a population of about 2,000, largely engaged in brick, rope, net, and sailcloth making.

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9. www.britannica.com › place › Ulster-historicUlster | History, Map, Geography, & Culture of Irish Province

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   3 days ago · Ulster, one of the ancient provinces of Ireland and subsequently the northernmost of Ireland’s four traditional provinces (the others being Leinster, Munster, and Connaught [Connacht]).