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County Londonderry

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A historic cannon on the walls of Derry City, showing the old walled city and surrounding area.

County Londonderry

County Londonderry is a special place in Northern Ireland. It is also called County Derry. This county is next to the big lake called Lough Neagh. About 252,231 people live here today.

People sometimes call the place Derry or Londonderry. The name Derry comes from an old Irish word that means "oak-grove" or "oak-wood".

County Londonderry has many interesting spots. You can see old stone buildings and beautiful hills. One tall hill is Sawel Mountain, which is 678 metres tall. There are also pretty beaches along the Atlantic coast.

The city of Derry has strong, old walls that were built a long time ago. There are also lovely spots like Mussenden Temple on the coast and old forests to explore.

County Londonderry has several towns. The biggest is Derry, but there are also places like Coleraine, Limavady, and Magherafelt. Smaller villages such as Bellaghy and Castledawson are also home to many friendly people.

The county is a wonderful place to visit, with lots of green spaces, historic sites, and friendly towns to explore.

Images

Historical map showing the location and borders of County Londonderry in Ireland from the 1830s.
A scenic view of the Peace Bridge and Guildhall in Derry, showcasing modern architecture and a peaceful urban setting.
An exterior view of Austins department store in Derry, Northern Ireland.
A scenic view of Downhill Beach in County Londonderry, United Kingdom.
A fence winding through the beautiful Sperrin Mountains.
A peaceful beach scene at Benone Strand in Northern Ireland, showcasing the natural beauty of the coastline.
A view of City of Derry Airport, showing the arrival area.
A train traveling through the scenic countryside of County Londonderry.
A ferry sailing on Lough Foyle near Magilligan Point.
The Magee Main Building at Magee College, part of a higher education institution in Northern Ireland.
The coat of arms of Donegal County Council, a symbol representing the county in Ireland.

Related articles

Northern Ireland
Lough Neagh
Mussenden Temple

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