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Ireland is located in the west of the European Continent, with a population of 4,250,163, making it the 125th largest national
population. Its capital and largest city is Dublin with a total population of 1,045,769. The country encompasses 70,280 square
kilometers making it the 120th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with North Atlantic Ocean, United Kingdom
through Northern Ireland, Irish Sea and St. George’s Channel.
President Mary McAleese is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for seven years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Brian Cowen is recognized as the Head of
Government and achieves that status through appointment by the president. Its form of government is a republic and they
celebrate the creation of their constitution on 1st of July 1937.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English and Irish. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic,
Church of Ireland, other Christian, other faiths, unspecified beliefs and none. As sources of mass communication it has 9 AM,
106 FM and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Carrauntoohil, its highest point at 1,041 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are Atlantic Ocean, Irish Sea and St. George’s Channel, which measure 1,448 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are steel, lead, zinc, silver, aluminum, barite,
gypsum mining production, food products and brewing. Its official currency is the Euro.
Here’s something you may not know about Ireland. Because of population shifts towards big towns and cites, some of the
countryside is increasingly populated by old folks. Over one-third of the population in Irish rural areas is now over 65 years
old.
population. Its capital and largest city is Dublin with a total population of 1,045,769. The country encompasses 70,280 square
kilometers making it the 120th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with North Atlantic Ocean, United Kingdom
through Northern Ireland, Irish Sea and St. George’s Channel.
President Mary McAleese is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that
position for seven years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Brian Cowen is recognized as the Head of
Government and achieves that status through appointment by the president. Its form of government is a republic and they
celebrate the creation of their constitution on 1st of July 1937.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English and Irish. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic,
Church of Ireland, other Christian, other faiths, unspecified beliefs and none. As sources of mass communication it has 9 AM,
106 FM and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Carrauntoohil, its highest point at 1,041 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are Atlantic Ocean, Irish Sea and St. George’s Channel, which measure 1,448 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are steel, lead, zinc, silver, aluminum, barite,
gypsum mining production, food products and brewing. Its official currency is the Euro.
Here’s something you may not know about Ireland. Because of population shifts towards big towns and cites, some of the
countryside is increasingly populated by old folks. Over one-third of the population in Irish rural areas is now over 65 years
old.
| Carrauntoohil Macgillycuddy's Reeks in County Kerry- Ireland's highest point |
| Downtown Dublin- Ireland's capital and largest city |
| Donegal Bay on Ireland's northwest coast |
| Giant's Table and Chair- Amharc Mar Teelin |
| Inishmore, Aran Islands on the Atlantic Ocean- Ireland's lowest point |
| Limbo man in Dublin |
| Salt beef with cabbage and parsley sauce- a classic Irish dish |
| Tore Abbey |
| Ruins along Irish Sea |
Ireland is a part of my family history. Many years ago my dad's ancestors on his dad's side and my mom's
ancestors on her mom's side came from Ireland. I really like their country. I really liked looking at photos and
learning about Ireland and now I have done two places close to the United Kingdom... France and Ireland,
and now that I know them, I want you to go there and enjoy them!
ancestors on her mom's side came from Ireland. I really like their country. I really liked looking at photos and
learning about Ireland and now I have done two places close to the United Kingdom... France and Ireland,
and now that I know them, I want you to go there and enjoy them!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Tuskar Rock on St. George's Channel= Ireland's principle waterway |
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IRELAND
Updated 06/29/10
Updated 06/29/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.2% (2007 est.)
5,500
less than 100
5,500
less than 100
| Martello Watchtower on Cape Clear Island- Ireland's southernmost point |
| County Fermanagh at Swanlinbar at Ireland's border with Northern Ireland |
| St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dundalk on Ireland's northeast coast |
| Abandoned houses on Great Blasket Island |
| Lough Ree- a lake in central Ireland |
| Removal of a British watch tower at South Armagh |
| Shannon River flowing through Limerick |
| Lough Foyle near Ireland's northernmost point |
| Brow Head- Ireland's southernmost point on the Irish mainland |
| Banba's Crown- Ireland's northernmost mainland point |
| Ard's Peninsula- Ireland's southernmost mainland point |
| Fastnet Rock Lighthouse Ireland's southernmost point on the Celtic Sea |
| Inishtrahull Island- Ireland's northernmost point on the Atlantic Ocean |
| Tearaght Island- Ireland's westernmost point on the Atlantic Ocean |
