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–noun

a seaport in and capital of Northern Ireland, on the E coast. 374,300.

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The capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, in the eastern part of the country on Belfast Lough, an inlet of the North Channel of the Irish Sea. Conflict between Protestants and Catholics has divided the city since the 19th century. Population: 277,000.

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belfast
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capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland

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Belfast

Capital, largest city, and major port of Northern Ireland.

Note: For centuries the city has been the site of violent conflict between Protestant and Roman Catholic residents.

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Belfast, ME (city, FIPS 3950) Location: 44.42580 N, 69.02690 W
Population (1990): 6355 (2898 housing units)
Area: 88.2 sq km (land), 11.2 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 04915

Belfast, NY Zip code(s): 14711

Belfast, TN Zip code(s): 37019

Belfast, PA (CDP, FIPS 5152) Location: 40.78252 N, 75.27314 W
Population (1990): 1102 (441 housing units)
Area: 2.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)

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