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June 2007

Northern Ireland

Missionary Spotlight – Northern Ireland today – Steven Curry

Northern Ireland today Northern Ireland has a population of less than 1.6 million. Its people are characterised by warmth and friendliness. It is a place of ‘compact natural beauty’ with easy access to a rugged coastline, fresh-water lakes and the spectacular scenery of a rich, fertile countryside. The two main cities of Belfast and Derry are recovering rapidly from years of terrorism and industrial decline. New buildings are springing up everywhere. Concert halls, sports facilities and entertainment centres – along with restaurants, shops and art galleries – are replacing redundant factories and derelict sites. Divided community In Belfast house prices are escalating and new apartment...