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Northern Ireland

The Ulster Banner (used to represent Northern Ireland)
The Ulster Banner (used to represent Northern Ireland)
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Northern Ireland is across the Irish Sea, to the west. It shares an island with another country (the Republic of Ireland). Its capital city is Belfast.

How to identify:

Northern Ireland does not have its own official flag, but is often represented by a red hand inside a white star.

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts

  • It is famous for the Giant's Causeway, which is an area on the coast made of thousands of stone columns that look like steps.
  • The factory where the famous 'Titanic' ship was built is in Belfast.
  • The national symbol is the shamrock, a small green plant with three leaves.