Northern Ireland travel facts
Guide to Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland travel facts
| Area (sq km): | 14,139 | |
| Population: | 1,685,000 | |
| Nationality: | British | |
| Local Name: | Ulster | |
| Language: | English | |
| Time Zone: | GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 pound = 100 pence | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Belfast | |
| Dialling Code: | +44 | |
| Electricity: | 240V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .eu and/or .ie | |
| Religion: | Protestant | |
| Climate: | Temperate Maritime | |
| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.00 – 15.30 | |
| Major Airports: | Belfast(BFS), Derry(LDY) |
Northern Ireland villa and holiday events archive
Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
Derry is Northern Ireland's walled city, long reputed as one of the country's loveliest cities. Book holiday accommodation in Derry during the bank holiday... Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
Magners Comedy Festival
Derry blushes red and gives its tummy muscles a workout during Magners Cider 10-day programme called the Magners Big Tickle Comedy Festival. Comedians from... Magners Comedy Festival
Belfast Festival at Queen’s
The brain-child of one man in the 1960s, the epic Belfast Festival at Queen's University is one of the UK’s premier annual arts festivals, and should... Belfast Festival