Holywood, County Down

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Holywood, County Down?County Down, Northern Ireland, situated on the southern shore of Belfast Lough
2. How many people live in Holywood, County Down?Approximately 11,000 inhabitants
3. How big is Holywood, County Down?306 hectares (755 acres)
4. What does the name "Holywood" mean?The name comes from the Latin words "Sanctus Boscus," which means "holy wood." It hints that the area may have once had a sacred forest or monastery.
5. Why do people like living in Holywood?It offers beautiful views of the lough, easy access to Belfast City Airport, and a friendly community. The town also has good transport links and local shops.

Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
Civil Parish: A historical administrative division of land, often used for ecclesiastical and land registry purposes.
Belfast Lough: A large sea inlet on the east coast of Northern Ireland, serving as a natural harbor and a significant geographical feature.