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Ulster is the northernmost of the four traditional provinces of Ireland. It is made up of nine counties; six of them form the region of Northern Ireland, while the remaining three are in the Republic of Ireland. As such, the name Ulster is now used by many to refer to Northern Ireland.
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Ulster (coloured), showing Northern Ireland in pink and the Republic of Ireland part in green. Ulster has a population of just over two million people and an area of 22,067 square kilometres (8,520 sq mi). About 62% of the area of Ulster is in the UK while the remaining 38% is in the Republic of Ireland.
Oct 24, 2024 · Ulster, one of the ancient provinces of Ireland and subsequently the northernmost of Ireland’s four traditional provinces (the others being Leinster, Munster, and Connaught [Connacht]). Because of the Ulster cycle of Irish literature, which recounts the exploits of Cú Chulainn and many other Ulster.
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Ulster. Ulster is one of the four traditional or historic Irish provinces. It is made up of nine counties: six of these constitute Northern Ireland; the remaining three are in the Republic of Ireland. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map.
Counties in the province of Ulster. Map of the island of Ireland with the province of Ulster highlighted. The area in mid-grey shading is modern Northern Ireland.
5 days ago · Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, lying in the northeastern quadrant of the island of Ireland. Its capital is Belfast. It is sometimes referred to as Ulster, although it includes only six of the nine counties which made up that historic Irish province.
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Ulster, northern province of Ireland; is bounded W. and N. by the Atlantic Ocean, E. by the North Channel and the Irish Sea, S. by Leinster and SW. by Connaught; greatest length, N. and S., 110 miles; greatest breadth, E. and W., 130 miles; coast-line, about 380 miles; area, 5,483,201 ac., or 26.4 per cent, of the total area of Ireland; pop. ...