Northern Ireland, Constituent region in northeast Ireland, United Kingdom
This region in the northeastern part of Ireland includes mountain ranges such as the Mourne Mountains and Sperrin Mountains, valleys, lakes, and an extended coastline with geological formations. Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles, sits in the center of the territory.
Ireland was divided in 1921 through the Government of Ireland Act, which kept six counties under British rule while the rest of the island became independent. Decades of conflict between unionist and nationalist communities ended with the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, which established a power-sharing government.
The territory produces literature, music, and art reflecting both British and Irish influences, from traditional folk songs to contemporary theater productions and visual arts that explore questions of identity.
Visitors need British pounds for transactions, though some businesses near the border with the Republic of Ireland also accept euros. The maritime climate brings rain throughout the year, so packing appropriate clothing is advisable.
The territory follows European Union rules for goods while remaining part of British sovereignty. This arrangement emerged from the Northern Ireland Protocol, which maintains free movement of goods with the Republic of Ireland while preserving the integrity of the British internal market.
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