Northern Ireland vs. Republic of Ireland: Tourist Attractions

• Middelbare school
• WO

Northern Ireland vs. Republic of Ireland: Tourist Attractions

Learning Targets

You will know the differences between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Identify key tourist attractions in Northern Ireland, including the Giant's Causeway.

IRELAND

• Republic of Ireland
• Northern Ireland

What do you remeber about Northern Ireland?

Unit 4, Lesson 1 

Crossing Borders

Assignment (options) ( havo/vwo):

Tasks 1- 3

When finished - find more information about:

•  Nothern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
  
• Tourist attractions in Norhern Ireland
• Week 12- Lesson 2 Listening- Learning targets Tasks 1-13
• Choose a book in English and bring it to class

Background information

Northern Ireland is north-east of the island of Ireland. They share a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. 

Northern Ireland was created in 1921. They share both the culture of Ireland and of the United Kingdom.

Northern Ireland consist of 30% of the islands population. 

Northern Ireland Conflict 1968-1998  1

also know as 'The Troubles'

Conflict between 

 Protestant unionists (loyalists) > wanted to remain a part of the United Kingdom

&

Roman Catholic nationalists (republicans) > wanted to become a part of the Republic of Ireland

What do you already  know?

First some facts. 

• Ireland has 2 capitals. 
  
• Dublin is the capital of the Republic of     Ireland. Belfast of Nord Ireland.
• It has aprox. 7 million inhabitants. 
• Dublin is a historic city of more than 6000 years old. But only 29 years "independent" 
• It has almost 600.000 inhabitants. 

Differences between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Northern Ireland is part of the UK. Republic of Ireland is a separate sovereign nation. Northern Ireland shares a border with the Republic of Ireland.

Tourist attractions in Northern Ireland

Giant’s Causeway is a natural landmark. Popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland.

Definition List

Northern Ireland: The part of the island of Ireland that is a member of the United Kingdom. Republic of Ireland: A sovereign nation that occupies most of the island of Ireland, separate from the UK. Giant’s Causeway: A natural landmark and popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland.

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