Nord-Irland, or Northern Ireland, is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom, situated on the northeastern part of the island of Ireland. It shares a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland was created in 1921 when Ireland was partitioned, leading to a region that predominantly identifies with British identity and the Protestant community. Its capital and largest city is Belfast.
The political landscape of Northern Ireland has been shaped by historical tensions between nationalist communities, who typically seek reunification with the Republic of Ireland, and unionist communities, who wish to remain part of the United Kingdom. These tensions culminated in a period known as “The Troubles,” characterized by violent conflict from the late 1960s to the 1998 signing of the Good Friday Agreement, which aimed to promote peace and political stability. Northern Ireland has its own devolved government, which operates under the framework established by this agreement, allowing for a degree of self-governance while still being part of the UK. The region’s economy, culture, and society are distinct, heavily influenced by its complex history and ongoing political dynamics.
Det siste settet med arbeidsmarkedsstatistikk fra Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency ble offentliggjort i dag, og det gir oss et viktig innblikk i den økonomiske situasjonen i Nord-Irland. Statistikkene…