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Ards Peninsula
Geographical area on the island of Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ards Peninsula (from Irish Aird Uladh, meaning 'peninsula of the Ulstermen')[2] is a peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland, on the north-east coast of Ireland. It separates Strangford Lough from the North Channel of the Irish Sea. Towns and villages on the peninsula include Donaghadee, Millisle, Portavogie and Portaferry. The large towns of Newtownards and Bangor are at the mainland edge of the peninsula. Burr Point is the easternmost point on the island of Ireland.
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Geography | |
Location | County Down, Northern Ireland |
Coordinates | 54°31′N 5°31′W |
Area | 380[1] km2 (150 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 217 m (712 ft) |
Highest point | Cairngaver |
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