The National Flag

The national flag of Northern Ireland is called the St Patrick's Saltire. It is a diagonal red cross on a white background.

National Anthem

Money

The money Northern Ireland uses is called pound sterling. Coins come in: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2. Notes are: £5, £10, £20 and £50.

Traditional Food

In Northern Ireland, Irish Stew is a popular meal. It is made with meat, potatoes, carrots and onions.

A popular snack for Northern Ireland is Dulse Seaweed. This is a salty food which can also be found in cheese.

Places to visit

Giant's Causeway is one of the most famous parts of Northern Ireland. Each step on the coastline is a hexagonal shaped rock.

Titanic Belfast is the world's largest Titanic visitor experience, exploring the Titanic story. The Titanic was a famous ship which sank in 1912. The Titanic was built in Belfast.

The Longest River

The longest river in Northern Ireland is called the River Bann. The river is 80 miles long.

The National Symbol

The national symbol of Northern Ireland is the shamrock.

The National Flower

The national flower of Northern Ireland is also the Shamrock.

Fun Fact

Lough Neagh, right in the middle of Northern Ireland, is the largest lake in the UK