37. What is the Irish pub culture is known internationally for?

So warm and so welcoming is the Irish pub that it can be seen as distillation of the Irish spirit of hospitality, the perfect place to find good conversation, better people, and the best of Irish traditional music. Whether it’s far down a country road or deep in the heart of the city, the Irish pub is as unique to Ireland as a fingerprint.

39. How does the Ireland's Call depict the Irish strife for unification

Ireland's Call

(Phil Coulter)

Come the day and come the hour Come the power and the glory We have come to answer Our Country's call From the four proud provinces of Ireland Ireland, Ireland Together standing tall Shoulder to shoulder We'll answer Ireland's call From the mighty Glens of Antrim From the rugged hills of Galway From the walls of Limerick And Dublin Bay From the four proud provinces of Ireland Ireland, Ireland Together standing tall Shoulder to shoulder We'll answer Ireland's call Hearts of steel And heads unbowing Vowing never to be broken We will fight, until We can fight no more From the four proud provinces of Ireland Ireland, Ireland Together standing tall Shoulder to shoulder We'll answer Ireland's call

Ireland's Call is a song commissioned by the Irish Rugby Football Union for use at international Rugby Union fixtures. It has since also been adopted by the Irish Hockey, Cricket, Rugby League and A1GP teams.

Northern Ireland

1. What larger country is Northern Ireland part of?

The united Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

2. What is the capital of North­ern Ireland?

Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland, as well as the second largest city on the island of Ireland.

3. What is the population of Northern Ireland and where does it mostly live?

1,789,000 (2009)

4. What are the religions in Northern Ireland?

Religious background in Northern Ireland
Religion			Percent
Protestant			53.1%
Roman Catholic			43.8%
Non-religion/Other			3.1%

The population of Northern Ireland was estimated as being 1,759,000 on 10 December 2008.^[45] In the 2001 census, 45.57% of the population identified as belonging to Protestant or other non-Catholic denominations (20.69% Presbyterian, 15.30% Church of Ireland, 3.51% Methodist, 6.07% other Christian/Christian related), 40.26% identified as Catholic, 0.30% identified with non-Christian religions and 13.88% identified with no religion.^[46] In terms of community background, 53.1% of the Northern Irish population came from a Protestant background, 43.8% came from a Catholic background, 0.4% from non-Christian backgrounds and 2.7% non-religious backgrounds.^[47][48] The population is forecast to pass the 1.8 million mark by 2011.^[49]