NORTHERN IRELAND Выполнила: Титаренко Ирина Николаевна, Учитель английского языка, первой квалификационной категории, Няганской МБОУ ОСШ № 3, Ханты-Мансийский автономный округ-Югра 2013 год

Northern Ireland is situated in the northern portion of Ireland. The total area of the country is 14,148 sq.km

The national flower of Northern Ireland is the shamrock

The Union Jack (or Union Flag) is the Northern Ireland's official flag.

Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is the leading industrial centre and a large port.

The climate of Northern Ireland is mild and damp.

The history of Northern Ireland is the history of fight of independence

The Battle of the Boyne between King William III and King James II was fought on 1 July 1690.

In 1801 Ireland and Britain were united by the Act of Union.

In 1937 the Irish Government introduced a new Constitution.

Cultural Life Grand Opera House Ulster Symphony Orchestra

National Museums Ulster Museum Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

Education in Northern Ireland Education is compulsory for pupils aged between 4 and 16.

Education in Northern Ireland Queen’s College Queen’s University

“Bank” Holidays - New Years Day; - St. Patrick’s Day; - Easier Monday; - May Day; - Spring and Late Summer Holidays; - Boxing Day; -Good Friday and Christmas Day; - the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne

St. Patrick’s Day is the official Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland

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