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  __Northern Ireland__ ·  Size- 27,136 sq. mi.  ·  Location- Europe  ·  Population- 3,637,000  ·  Capital- Duplin ·  Language- English, Gaelic ·  Monetary System- Irish Pound ·  Geography- Northern Ireland is made up of 26 districts. It is slightly larger than Connecticut. ·  Crops and Industry- Barley, Beef, Dairy Cattle ·  Topography- Republic of Ireland to West and South, Irish Sea to North and East, Central lowlands are surrounded by hills. ·  Natural Resources- Peat, Iron Ore, bauxite, Lead, Copper, Limestone, Sand, Gravel, Granite. ·  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Climate- High atmospheric humidity, little sunshine, 200-225 days of rainfall throughout the year, mild winters, and mild summers. ·  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Food- bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, porridge, tea, coffee, cookies, farls, hollow buttermilk biscuits, beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, potatoes, onions, cabbage, peas, carrots, bread, pudding, baked pastries, toast, and eggs. ·  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Celebrations and Holidays- New Years Day, Saint Patrick’s day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Battle of the Boyne, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. ·  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Entertainment- Football, Rugby, Union Football, Gaelic Football, Hurling, Hand Ball, Fishing, Hiking. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Department of Education is responsible for education. Department for Employment and Learning is responsible for further and higher education. At 11 years old children get Secondary Education to study Geography, English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Music, and Modern Languages. At 14 years old they get to select subjects. They can study English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Languages, Religious Studies, and more.
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