Northern Ireland is extremely safe for tourists to visit. In fact, when Northern Ireland is compared to the rest of the world, it has one of the lowest crime rates among industrialised countries.

Is Belfast still dangerous?

Belfasts reputation as a dangerous city is often exaggerated. A recent study by the United Nations International Crime Victimisation Survey (ICVS) shows that Northern Ireland has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe. There are areas in Belfast which have been scarred by trouble in the past.

Is Northern Ireland a good place to live?

Professional services firm PwC has found that Northern Ireland is the best place to live, compared with the rest of the UK, as people continue to trade cities for the countryside after a year spent at home.

What is the most dangerous place in Northern Ireland?

Belfast has been named as the most dangerous city in Europe, according to an analysis of the terror risk to 1,300 commercial hubs and urban centres around the world.

Is Northern Ireland a legitimate country?

Unlike England, Scotland and Wales, Northern Ireland has no history of being an independent country or of being a nation in its own right.

Where should I avoid in Belfast?

What are the main areas of Belfast to avoid? The main areas to avoid in Belfast are the areas around the Shankill and Falls roads at night (West Belfast), areas in North Belfast like Tigers Bay, New Lodge and Ardoyne (at night) and the likes of Short Strand in East Belfast (again, at night).

What is cheaper to buy in Northern Ireland?

Cigarettes and diesel are cheaper in the Republic, new Revenue price survey finds. The survey, which focuses on taxes and goods incurring high rates of duty – such as alcohol, fuel and cigarettes – finds that, in general, prices remain cheaper in Northern Ireland.

Why did Northern Ireland split?

Most northern unionists wanted the territory of the Ulster government to be reduced to six counties, so that it would have a larger Protestant unionist majority. In what became Northern Ireland, the process of partition was accompanied by violence, both in defence or opposition to the new settlement.

Is it cheaper to buy alcohol in Northern Ireland?

Alcohol in Northern Ireland almost 40% cheaper under minimum pricing plan. A drinks representative group says the introduction of minimum pricing here could see a 38% difference in prices North of the border. There are concerns minimum unit pricing (MUP) of alcohol could lead to a rush in cross-border shopping.

How much alcohol can you bring from Northern Ireland to Ireland?

1 litre of spirits (more than 22%) or 2 litres of intermediate products (e.g. port, sherry, etc. but not sparkling wine) 4 litres of wine or 16 litres of beer.

Where do the rich live in Ireland?

The highest concentration of property millionaires is in Dalkey with 643, followed by Ranelagh (305) and Ballsbridge (235). House prices are growing by 3.5 per cent year-on-year and in 2020. By location, the most expensive markets are all in Dublin.