Ulster is one of the four traditional or historic Irish provinces. It is made up of nine counties: six of these constitute Northern Ireland (a part of the United Kingdom); … See more

The biggest lake in the British Isles, Lough Neagh, lies in eastern Ulster. The province's highest point, Slieve Donard (848 metres (2,782 … See more

Most people in Ulster speak English. English is taught in all schools in the province; Irish (Gaeilge) is taught in all schools in the … See more

Early history
Ulster is one of the four Irish provinces. Its name derives from the Irish language Cúige Uladh … See more

Ulster's name ultimately derives from the Ulaidh, a group of tribes that once dwelt in this part of Ireland. The Norsemen knew the province as Ulaztir, the tír or land (a word borrowed … See more

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% … See more

Air
The province's main airport is Belfast International Airport (popularly called Aldergrove Airport), which is located at Aldergrove, … See more