Is Belfast the capital of Northern Ireland?

Jay1989 · 06-08-2009, 12:36

Hey, (Sorry if this seems like a STUPID question)

I always thought Belfast was the capital of N.I., but two of my friends were giving me some stick when they both said it was the whole county of Antrim.

Are they right?, most sources I've looked at say it's Belfast (even though it's just a city)

I wasn't sure where to put this thread (sorry if it's in the wrong place)
& sorry(again) if this gets on people's nerves, I hear it can be a touchy subject.
Anyway, I'd appreciate any info
Thanks
...

Can'tseeme · 06-08-2009, 15:06

No, it's Irelands 2nd city. Northern Ireland doesn't have a capital. The capital of the UK is London.

**pow wow** · 06-08-2009, 19:56

Have to disagree with Can't and say it is the capital of NI...

**muffler** · 06-08-2009, 22:44

The Edmund Rice Primary School says Belfast is the capital

**pow wow** · 07-08-2009, 05:12

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Originally Posted by muffler

The Edmund Rice Primary School says Belfast is the capital

Must be true so Muffler

getz · 07-08-2009, 05:51

hutchinsons encyclopedia say its belfast

weepee · 07-08-2009, 05:58

Just had a look out the window-its Belfast.

supermouse · 07-08-2009, 06:08

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_ireland

Wikipedia claims it the capital.

sammywilsonjnr · 07-08-2009, 07:17

Its got bickering politicians, a big wheel, its riddled with traffic wardens and an international airport named after the city thats 15 miles away in another town (so its aspirational at least) - it must be the big smoke 'cos no right thinking populous would tolerate such daftness without the title of capital as compensation.

**muffler** · 07-08-2009, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by pow wow

Must be true so Muffler

They're teaching it to the next generation so it must be correct

Gallant_JJ · 07-08-2009, 17:22

No, Belfast is hardly the capital considering N Ireland isn't even a country. Legally it is a subdivision of the United Kingdom. No anthem, no flag etc....

In short no. Its regarded as Ireland second city by many

weepee · 07-08-2009, 17:32

Except the people of Cork City that is................

refusetolose · 07-08-2009, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by weepee

Except the people of Cork City that is................

well Cork is officially Irelands second city,some might say its the 1st city though

weepee · 07-08-2009, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by refusetolose

well Cork is officially Irelands second city,some might say its the 1st city though

I'll change my last post to 'only the people of Cork City'

dungeon · 11-08-2009, 23:04

Reckon Belfast is Northern Ireland capital and Cork is The Republic of Ireland's second city.

06-08-2009, 12:36	#1
Jay1989 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 159 Adverts \| Friends	Is Belfast the capital of Northern Ireland? Hey, (Sorry if this seems like a STUPID question) I always thought Belfast was the capital of N.I., but two of my friends were giving me some stick when they both said it was the whole county of Antrim. Are they right?, most sources I've looked at say it's Belfast (even though it's just a city) I wasn't sure where to put this thread (sorry if it's in the wrong place) & sorry(again) if this gets on people's nerves, I hear it can be a touchy subject. Anyway, I'd appreciate any info Thanks ...

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pow wow Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: kibuye Posts: 1,887 Adverts \| Friends Mod: NI & GB Colleges, North, Studying Abroad	Have to disagree with Can't and say it is the capital of NI... Last edited by pow wow; 07-08-2009 at 05:12.

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supermouse Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Where ever i lay my stilletos... Posts: 260 Adverts \| Friends	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_ireland Wikipedia claims it the capital. __________________ at my signal, unleash hell!

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06-08-2009, 15:06	#2
Can'tseeme Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belfast Posts: 271 Adverts \| Friends	No, it's Irelands 2nd city. Northern Ireland doesn't have a capital. The capital of the UK is London.

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getz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: knott end on sea Posts: 2,021 Adverts \| Friends	hutchinsons encyclopedia say its belfast

07-08-2009, 05:58	#7
weepee Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belfast Posts: 233 Adverts \| Friends	Just had a look out the window-its Belfast.

07-08-2009, 07:17	#9
sammywilsonjnr Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: a world of my own Posts: 28 Adverts \| Friends	Its got bickering politicians, a big wheel, its riddled with traffic wardens and an international airport named after the city thats 15 miles away in another town (so its aspirational at least) - it must be the big smoke 'cos no right thinking populous would tolerate such daftness without the title of capital as compensation.

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Gallant_JJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 117 Adverts \| Friends	No, Belfast is hardly the capital considering N Ireland isn't even a country. Legally it is a subdivision of the United Kingdom. No anthem, no flag etc.... In short no. Its regarded as Ireland second city by many

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weepee Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belfast Posts: 233 Adverts \| Friends	Except the people of Cork City that is................

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dungeon Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 164 Adverts \| Friends	Reckon Belfast is Northern Ireland capital and Cork is The Republic of Ireland's second city.