Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain.
Celtic tribes arrived in Ireland between 600 and 150 B.C. Norse invasions that began in the late 8th century finally ended when King Brian BORU defeat ...
Longitude: -8
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Ireland:
5,356.824 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast.
Natural Resources:
Natural gas, peat, copper, lead, zinc, silver, barite, gypsum, limestone, dolomite.
Industries:
Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, computer hardware and software, food products, beverages and brewing; medical devices.
Population: 5,233,461
Population distribution is weighted to the eastern side of the island, with the largest concentration being in and around Dublin; populations in the west are small due to mountainous land, poorer soil, lack of good transport routes, and fewer job opportunities.
Area: 70,273 km2
slightly larger than West Virginia
Strategic location on major air and sea routes between North America and northern Europe; over 40% of the population resides within 100 km of Dublin.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| gle | Irish |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Dublin
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:39 pm (GMT)
Visiting Ireland
You're in for a treat! Ireland is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- Vibrant music and dance culture
- Unpredictable weather
- Crowded tourist sites during peak seasons
- High cost of living and travel
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Irish cuisine features potatoes, meat, and dairy.
- Popular dishes include Irish stew and soda bread.
- Local ales and whiskeys are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Cliffs of Moher
- Explore the city of Dublin
- See the Ring of Kerry
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