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Ireland became part of the United Kingdom in 1801. At that time it was all of Ireland that was part of it. Northern Ireland did not come into existence until 1922. At that time it stayed part of the United Kingdom, while the rest of Ireland became independent.
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What country rules north Ireland?
UK because North Ireland is a part of UK.
Why did Ireland not join the UK?
Because Ireland wants to be independent, so there is no reason for it to join another country.
Will Ireland join Schengen in 2011?
It is unlikely Ireland would join the Schengen Area unless the UK also joins. There is currently a passport-free area made up of Ireland and the UK. If Ireland were to join the Schengen passport-free Area without the UK it would mean passport controls on the border with Northern Ireland, which would be politically unacceptable.
What countries join the UK?
The UK is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What are the surrounding countries to UK?
The UK is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales, and North Ireland. Immediately to the south of North Ireland is Ireland. France is to the east of England across the English Channel.
Where in the UK is Scotland?
Scotland is a Large area of land in the North of Great Britain (UK) it borders England to it's south. It is north-east of Ireland (Republic) and Northern Ireland (UK).
Why UK didn't join the EU with the official name Great Britain?
Great Britain is composed of England, Wales and Scotland. The UK is Britain + Northern Ireland. To join the EU as Great Britain would be to exclude Northern Ireland from the EU.
If Kids need a passport between UK and Ireland?
It depends on which part of Ireland. South: Yes. North: No.
Is northern Ireland occupied by UK?
The United Kingdom is both England, and Ireland, South as well as North
Do people get to vote in North Ireland?
Yes, Northern Ireland is a vital part of the UK and as such its citizens have as much right to vote as anyone else in the UK.
What two island nations are north and northwest of France?
The two island nations that are north and northwest of France are the United Kingdom (north) and Ireland (northwest).
Is Ireland a member of the UK?
The island called "Ireland" is divided into two parts. The southern part is The Republic of Ireland, a separate, sovereign country, and not part of the UK. The six counties in the North East are the Province of Northern Ireland, which is a part of the UK. The full name of the UK is "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."
