Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom and the second-largest in Ireland. It had a population of 343,542 as of 2019. Belfast suffered greatly during the violence that accompanied the partition of Ireland, and especially during the more recent conflict known as the Troubles. By the early 19th century, Belfast was a major port. It played an important role in the Industrial Revolution in Ireland, becoming briefly the biggest linen-producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the RMS Titanic, was the world's largest shipyard. Belfast as of 2019 has a major aerospace and missiles industry.
About Belfast
Coming of age comedy-drama chronicling a working class family and their son during the late 1960s in Northern Ireland's capital city. The film was written and directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Achievement of Belfast
It premiered at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival. The film was the recipient of the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Belfast
Belfast Category.. Districts of Northern Ireland, 2015-present.. Port cities and towns in Northern Ireland.. Port cities and towns of the Irish Sea.. Cities in Northern Ireland.. Districts of Northern Ireland, 1972–2015.
Latest information about Belfast updated on November 24 2021.
