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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 Ireland
IE · Europe

Ireland

Ireland is a sovereign country in Northern Europe with coastal access and land borders with United Kingdom. Dublin is the capital; key languages include English and Irish; the listed currency is Euro (EUR); population is about 5.5M.

Capital
Dublin
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
English, Irish
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Population

Northern Ireland1.9M
World Bank · 2024
Ireland5.4M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
Ireland$721.7B
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
Ireland$131.6K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
Ireland12.3%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
Ireland82.9 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Northern Ireland14,130 km²
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Ireland70,273 km²
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Median age

Northern Ireland40.3 years
Comparable enrichment data
Ireland39.2 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

Northern IrelandNot published
No recent value
Ireland64.6%
World Bank · 2025

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Northern Ireland
Ireland
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Ireland leads this comparison with 5.4M 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.
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Ireland essentials

Subregion
Northern Europe
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
Check official guidance
  • Dublin is the capital city.
  • Ireland covers 70,273 km².
  • Ireland has coastal access.