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1. Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland. On what river is it situated?
2. In 1912, the Titanic sailed on her maiden voyage from Southampton, after being built at Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast. Two cranes from this shipyard dominate the Belfast skyline; what are their names?
3. The Northern Ireland Assembly was suspended in 2002 by Secretary of State, John Reid. After fresh elections and political agreement, it resumed functioning in 2007. What is the name of the building in which the Assembly meets?
4. Two towns were awarded city status in Northern Ireland to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. What towns were they?
5. The Giant's Causeway is a famous landmark of Northern Ireland. Which igneous rock formed it?
6. Near the Giant's Causeway is a town on the River Bush. This town contains what is claimed to be the world's oldest whiskey distillery. What is it?
7. Northern Ireland contains six counties. Which is the only county not to touch Lough Neagh?
8. What is the highest peak of Northern Ireland?
9. What is the name given to a former prison in Northern Ireland, the proposed site for a national stadium, museum and agricultural showgrounds?
10. Finally, in which city would I stand on the Craigavon Bridge on the River Foyle, walk along the historic walls and visit Guildhall?
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