2. The green stands for the Gaelic tradition of Ireland Represents the followers of William of Orange White represents peace, or a truce between them

4. Population-6 1/2 million Ranked 20th

5. The life expectancy in Ireland is 78 because it’s an island, and islands are far away from pollution and the bad things in a city

6. Christianity is the religion of most people in Ireland same as in the U.S. It is the belief of only one true god and that he sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins

7. Most people in Ireland speak English. Some common phrases are Hi, How are you?

8. St. Patrick's Day is one holiday celebrated in Ireland it’s on march 17. It’s a day to celebrate Irish culture and commemorates the patron saint of Ireland. They pinch people who don’t wear green

9. They make all kinds of food such as potato pancakes, seafood such as lobster, shrimp, cod, and mussels

10. Dublin Zoo is a very big tourist attraction in Ireland, it brought in 2 million people in 2010. People visit it because of its unique animals.

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