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County Derry

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The Walls of Derry

The Walls of Derry

© 2006 Bernd Biege licensed to About.com, Inc.

Irish:

Contae Dhoire

Literal Meaning:

"Oak Grove" - the extended name Londonderry (only in use in the UK) was granted in 1609 by James I to honor the London investments in the area.

Province:

Ulster (UK)

Irish Car Registration:

n/a

County Town:

Derry/Londonderry

Other Important Towns:

Coleraine, Limavady, Maghera, Magherafelt, Portsteward

Size:

2,108 Kilometers square

Population:

187,000

Places of Interest:

Derry City Walls, Dungiven Priory , Banagher Forest Nature Reserve, Gortnamoyagh Forest, Magilligan Point, Mussenden Temple (Downhill), Roe Valley Country Park

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