2. Ireland By : Molly M.

3. Location Ireland is an island and is part of Europe Ireland is divided: Northern Ireland & The Republic of Ireland Surrounding Countrie(s) :United Kingdom, and Northern IrelandSurrounding Countrie(s) :United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland Surrounding Oceans: Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Irish Sea, and St. Georges Channel.Surrounding Oceans: Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Irish Sea, and St. Georges Channel.

5. National Language In Ireland they speak Gaelic and Erse. Sample phrases: PHRASE: Níl agam ach beagáinín Gaeilge.PHRASE: Níl agam ach beagáinín Gaeilge. PRONOUNCED: kneel ah-gum ock byug-aneen gayle-gehPRONOUNCED: kneel ah-gum ock byug-aneen gayle-geh MEANING: I speak only a little IrishMEANING: I speak only a little Irish PHRASE: An Bhfuil Bearla/Gaeilge agatPHRASE: An Bhfuil Bearla/Gaeilge agat PRONOUNCED: on will bear-lah/gale-geh ah-gutPRONOUNCED: on will bear-lah/gale-geh ah-gut MEANING: Do you speak English/Irish ? MEANING: Do you speak English/Irish ?

6. Customs/ Celebrations Celebrations Celebrations March 17 : Saint Patrick’s Day December 26 : Feast of St. Stephen – the first Irish martyr that died for his Christian beliefs

7. Historical Events 1845-1849 The Irish Potato Famine:1845-1849 The Irish Potato Famine: Irish emigrate to America; the population of Ireland drops from 8 million to 6 million peopleIrish emigrate to America; the population of Ireland drops from 8 million to 6 million people 2 million Irish either die of starvation or leave the country 2 million Irish either die of starvation or leave the country

8. The Flag of the Republic The Green in the flag means the Gaelic Heritage The White in the flag means Peace or Truce The Orange in the flag stands for William of Orange

9. Starry Plough Banner

10. Major Resources Potatoes Potatoes Dairy Products (Cheese, Butter ) Dairy Products (Cheese, Butter ) Livestock & Seafood Livestock & Seafood Textiles (Wool) Textiles (Wool) Fine China + Crystal Fine China + Crystal Distilled Spirits ( Whiskey) Distilled Spirits ( Whiskey)

11. Tourist Attractions Belfast Castle Belfast Castle Ulster Museum Ulster Museum Crown Liquor Saloon Crown Liquor Saloon Saint Anne's Cathedral Saint Anne's Cathedral Guiness Brewery Guiness Brewery

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