Ireland Ireland

Climate Climate Temperate Maritime modified by North Atlantic Current; Temperate Maritime modified by North Atlantic Current; Mild Winters, Cool Summers Mild Winters, Cool Summers Consistently Humid Consistently Humid

Cultures Cultures Ireland has two official languages: English, and Gaelic. Ireland has two official languages: English, and Gaelic. Ireland a small, independent country is located in northwestern Europe. Ireland a small, independent country is located in northwestern Europe. Ireland's national holiday is St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17. Ireland's national holiday is St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17.

Dublin Dublin Dublin lies nestled around the mouth of the river Liffey and Dublin Bay. Dublin lies nestled around the mouth of the river Liffey and Dublin Bay. The first documented settlement here was “permanent raiding camp” of the Vikings established in The first documented settlement here was “permanent raiding camp” of the Vikings established in Population: 1,030,431 Population: 1,030,431

Belfast Belfast Population: 274,678 Population: 274,678 Belfast is at the head of Belfast Lough on the north-eastern coast of Ireland. Belfast is at the head of Belfast Lough on the north-eastern coast of Ireland. Belfast is a fairly modern city with a bubbly nightlife. Belfast is a fairly modern city with a bubbly nightlife.

Cork City Cork City Population: 189,692 Population: 189,692 Cork is sitting at the mouth of the River Lee in Ireland's South-West. Cork is sitting at the mouth of the River Lee in Ireland's South-West. Cork was established by the Vikings in the 10th century. Cork was established by the Vikings in the 10th century.

Landforms Landforms Land-68,890 sq km Land-68,890 sq km Water-1,396 sq km Water-1,396 sq km Total- 70,280 sq km Total- 70,280 sq km Terrain: Mostly level to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast Terrain: Mostly level to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast

History History  The Potato Famine in Ireland would cut the population by half.  This terrible disease was caused by a fungus known as Phytophthora infestans.  An effective fungicide was not found until 1883.

Ireland’s Gaelic Football Ireland’s Gaelic Football By attendance records alone, this is Ireland’s most popular sport. By attendance records alone, this is Ireland’s most popular sport. It may look similar to football, but using the hands to carry the ball, pass to teammates, and get the ball into the goal is not forbidden. It may look similar to football, but using the hands to carry the ball, pass to teammates, and get the ball into the goal is not forbidden.

Ireland’s Hurling Ireland’s Hurling Hurling is native to Ireland, and is incredibly popular. Hurling is native to Ireland, and is incredibly popular. It is somewhat similar to field hockey, although the ball is usually played in the air rather than on the ground. It is somewhat similar to field hockey, although the ball is usually played in the air rather than on the ground.

Education Education Ireland is an increasingly popular destination for students from all over the world. Ireland is an increasingly popular destination for students from all over the world. Ireland is now a thoroughly modern nation with well developed manufacturing and international services sectors. Ireland is now a thoroughly modern nation with well developed manufacturing and international services sectors. Ireland has the highest economic growth rate in the E.U. - hence the title 'The Celtic Tiger'. Ireland has the highest economic growth rate in the E.U. - hence the title 'The Celtic Tiger'.

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