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Northern Ireland has never been occupied. This is a key-phrase used by extremist Irish Republicans who consider it to be occupied.
It is a part of the United Kingdom of its own free will, and a referendum held in the 1970s combined with frequent surveying to this day confirm its citizens' wish to remain a part of the UK.
It actually has more right than England, Scotland or Wales to leave the UK (due to the Belfast Agreement).
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How long has Northern Ireland been part of England for?
Northern Ireland has never been part of Britain. Britain is an island which consists of England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland is on the neighbouring island of Ireland. What you are confusing is the United Kingdom, which consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland came into existence after 1921 and since then it has been a part of the United Kingdom.
How long has belfast been the capital of northern Ireland?
Since the Irish Republic (the southern part of Ireland) was established in 1923 (?) and thus Northern Ireland was established as a part of the United Kingdom.
How long is the river Amazon in Northern Ireland?
There is no river of that name in Northern Ireland. The Amazon is in South America. The longest river in Northern Ireland is the Bann, which is about 80 miles or 129 kilometres long.
Does Ireland have volcanoes?
No, there are no volcanoes in Ireland now. But at one time, a long time ago, there must have been because the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland was formed by a volcano.
How long can you be in northern Ireland with your UK visa?
As Northern Ireland is still part of the UK; the same rules will apply.
How long does it take santa to get to northern Ireland?
Santa gets to Northern Ireland in time to deliver all the presents there.
How long does a letter take to post inside Northern Ireland?
Letters posted within Northern Ireland to other parts of Northern Ireland would normally have next-day delivery.
Why may ecumenisn be important between catholics and protestants in northern Ireland?
In order to bring peace to an area that has been long depraved of such.
The long dispute in northern Ireland has centered upon?
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How long has Ireland been a nation?
Historians estimate that humans occupied Ireland about 10,000 years ago and 4,000 BC farming began. The Celts arrived around 300BC and had a huge influence on Ireland. Much history has taken place in Ireland, but in 1937 constitution re established the state as the Republic of Ireland.
Was Northern Ireland part of the Roman empire?
No. The Roman Empire got as far as Britain, Ireland's neighbouring island, but never reached Ireland. In any case, Northern Ireland only came into existence in 1922, long after the Roman Empire ended. It also ended long before Britain had any role in Ireland. So Northern Ireland was never part of the Roman empire.
We where both born in Northern Ireland but recently married in Cyrpus do we need to register the marriage in Northern Ireland?
It should be fine as it is. As long as your initial marriage is legal, there shouldn't be any need to register it in Northern Ireland. It will be recognised.
