Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of devolved government and legislative assembly in Northern Ireland.
It is the largest urban area in the province of Ulster, and the second largest city on the island of Ireland.
The city of Belfast has a population of 267,500, and lies at the heart of the Belfast urban area, which has a population of 483,418.
Belfast was granted city status in 1888.
Belfast played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, establishing its place as a global industrial centre until the latter half of the 20th century.
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