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Northern Ireland

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Capital Belfast
Dialing code +44
Population1. 875 million (2017)
Currency Pound sterling
Destinations Belfast
Londonderry
Antrim
Mourne Mountains
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About Northern Ireland


Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. The country is known for its Norman castles, glacial valleys and mountains, Celtic and Christian monuments, and coastal links golf courses. Capital city Belfast is home to the political murals of the 20th-century ‘Troubles' conflict, and the Titanic Quarter, showcasing the redeveloped dockyards where the famous ship was built and a contemporary museum, Titanic Belfast.

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UK weather: Sun safety warning as the UV-plane is tilted to float

Nov 27,2023 12:11 pm

People flocked to The Beach on Wednesday, as temperatures hit highs for the year

, the people are warned to take extra precautions in the scorching sun, as the United Kingdom is expected to see a record level of UV radiation during The Day .

With temperatures climbing to the forecast, around 33 C (91. 4F) in some parts of the country, the Met Office has said that the UV level is a real Problem.

On Wednesday, thousands enjoyed The Sun at The Beach on the hottest day of the year So Far , with London 32 beat. 6C.

UV rays can burn from sun and other damage to The Skin .

The South of England awaits, where the temperatures are going to most likely past 30C, while Scotland and Wales to 29C (84. 2F). Northern Ireland is, as predicted, a largely Sunny Day , But slightly cooler than elsewhere.

Dr. Lynn Thomas, medical Director of St John Ambulance, said vulnerable people such as children or the elderly, should stay indoors, if possible, But she realized it was tempting to go outside, while the "beautiful" weather.

"But make sure you have plenty of sun cream, make sure you wear a hat, try and stay in The Shade as much as possible and make sure that you have plenty of cool drinks With You ," She Said .

Bbc Weather presenter Matt Taylor said there was an exceptionally high UV-radiation, which could reach were the index, nine on the UV. The UK usually, Maxima of six or seven looks in the summer.

He explained that it can be more of a factor given that these conditions are seen in June rather than later in the summer.

"We have just past the Summer Solstice The Sun is higher in the sky," He Said .

He added that an "exceptionally large depletion of ozone in the Northern hemisphere", a current Lower Level of pollutants and a current spell of High Pressure were other factors that helped to be the sky, so UV rays are not clearly interrupted.



Source of news: bbc.com

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