10 Interesting & Fun Facts About Northern Ireland.
1. Belfast Zoo is home to the only group of purple-faced langurs in Europe – all the more reason to visit.
2. Game Of Thrones employs more locals than the civil service.
3. Lough Neagh, splat in the middle of the country, is the largest lake in the UK and among the top 40 largest lakes in Europe.
4. Theres an annual bog snorkelling competition.
5. Titanic was built and launched from Belfast Harbor.
6. Shamrock (type of clover) is the national symbol of Ireland and along with the harp it is a registered trademark of the country.
7. Saint Patrick's Day is Irelands official national holiday.
8. Ballygally Castle in Co Antrim, now a hotel, is reputedly the most haunted place in Northern Ireland – the ghost of the castles first owner supposedly knocks at guests doors at night!
9. Ireland has won the Eurovision Song Contest a record seven times
10. God Save The Queen is the national anthem of Northern Ireland.