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Flag of Northern Ireland
GB-NIR · Europe

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is a constituent nation within the United Kingdom on the island of Ireland. It is known for Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway, shared Irish and British cultural connections, and devolved government.

Capital
Belfast
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Languages
English, Irish, Ulster Scots
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Flag of England
GB-ENG · Europe

England

England is a constituent country and nation within the United Kingdom. It contains London, the UK capital, and is known for literature, science, industry, sport, finance, education, and long-running global cultural influence.

Capital
London
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Languages
English
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Population

Northern Ireland1.9M
World Bank · 2024
England58.6M
World Bank · 2024

GDP

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
EnglandNot published
No recent value

GDP per person

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
EnglandNot published
No recent value

GDP growth

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
EnglandNot published
No recent value

Life expectancy

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
EnglandNot published
No recent value

Area

Northern Ireland14,130 km²
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England130,279 km²
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Median age

Northern Ireland40.3 years
Comparable enrichment data
England40.2 years
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Urban share

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
EnglandNot published
No recent value

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Which has more people?

Northern Ireland
England
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England leads this comparison with 58.6M people.

Constituent nation of the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland essentials

Subregion
Northern Europe
Time zones
GMT / BST
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Type G
Emergency
999 / 112
  • Northern Ireland has coastal access.
  • It shares land borders with Ireland.
  • Northern Ireland is one of the four nations of the United Kingdom.
Constituent country / nation of the United Kingdom

England essentials

Subregion
Northern Europe
Time zones
GMT / BST
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Type G
Emergency
999 / 112
  • England has coastal access.
  • It shares land borders with Scotland, Wales.
  • England is one of the four nations of the United Kingdom.