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Country Details

An island to the west of continental Europe, Ireland, inhabited for about 7,000 years, experienced a number of incursions and invasions, resulting in a rich mixture of ancestry and traditions. It's known worldwide for fine linen, lace, china, glassware, along with many ales and spirits. In this land of Saint Patrick and the Shamrock, all visitors are welcome.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Ireland

Capital City Dublin

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

Flag here

Climate Modified by the North Atlantic currents, the winters are cloudy and mild and the summers cool with consistent humidty

Latitude/Longitude 53° 00'N, 8° 00'W

Languages Irish, English

Official Currency: the Euro
effective 01/01/02, details (here)

Religions Catholic, others

Population 3,621,000

Land Area 68,890 sq km (26,598 sq miles)

Landforms This green land consists of a large central lowland of limestone with a relief of hills and several coastal mountains. The mountain ridges of the south comprise old red sandstone separated by limestone river valleys. Elsewhere granite predominates, except in the north east which is covered by a basalt plateau. The central plain contains glacial deposits of clay and sand. It is interrupted by low hills and has large areas of bog and numerous lakes. The Shannon is the major river.

Land Divisions 26 counties

Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas, here

Ireland Outline Map here

Ireland Map, CIA version here

Ireland Region's Map here

Suggested Links

Ireland web site here!

Ireland Information Page here!

Weather in Dublin here!

Time and Date in Dublin