1. Ireland
Eire

2. Major Cities of Ireland
The capital of Ireland is the city of Dublin.
Other major cities include: Cork, Galway, and Limerick.

3. Government Structure
Type: Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic.
President: Michael D. Higgins
Taoiseach: Enda Kenny
Tanaiste: Joan Burton

4. Economy Monetary unit: EURO, as a member of the EU.
Major Industries: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, computer hardware and software, food products, beverages and brewing; medical devices
Major Crops: barley, potatoes, wheat; beef, dairy products.
Major Exports: machinery and equipment, computers, chemicals, medical devices, pharmaceuticals; food products, animal products.
GDP/Capita: $41,300 (2013 est.)

5. The People of Ireland Population: 4.6 million Annual Growth Rate: 1%
Infant Mortality Rate: 3.5%
Ethnic Structure:
1) Irish (84.5%)
2)Other White (9.8%)
3) Asian (1.9%)
Language Structure:
1) English (94%)
2) Gaelic Irish (6%)

6. Religion in Ireland Religion Structure Roman Catholic (84.7%)
Church of Ireland (2.7%)
Other Christian (2.7%)

7. Significant Physical Features
The Cliffs of Moher
Located in southwestern Ireland.
Attract up to 1 million visitors per year.
Carrauntoohil
Highest peak in all of Ireland.
3,406 feet

8. Famous Places in Ireland
The Guniness Storehouse:
Located in Dublin
Caters to beer fans from all over the world, allowing them to see how one of the most famous beer brands in the world is produced.
The Blarney Stone:
Built into the Blarney Castle in 1446.
According to legend, a person that kisses the stone will be given the gift of eloquence and persuasion.