Fun facts about Ireland
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The names Ireland and Éire both derive from Old Irish Ériu, which means 'fertile soil'.
Ireland
Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, is a country in Northwestern Europe. It consists of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland, with a population of about 5.4 million. Its capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island, with a population of over 1.5 million.
From the “Name” section
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Photo: Unknown. Publisher: Currier & Ives, 115 Nassau St., New York, c 1881 Nov. 4. · Public Domain
During the Great Famine, the island's population of over 8 million fell by 30%.
Ireland
Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, is a country in Northwestern Europe. It consists of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland, with a population of about 5.4 million. Its capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island, with a population of over 1.5 million.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Unknown. Publisher: Currier & Ives, 115 Nassau St., New York, c 1881 Nov. 4. · Public Domain
Ireland is one of the least forested countries in Europe, with only about 10% of its land covered by woodland.
Ireland
Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, is a country in Northwestern Europe. It consists of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland, with a population of about 5.4 million. Its capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island, with a population of over 1.5 million.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Unknown. Publisher: Currier & Ives, 115 Nassau St., New York, c 1881 Nov. 4. · Public Domain
The President of Ireland serves a seven-year term and may be re-elected once.
Ireland
Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, is a country in Northwestern Europe. It consists of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland, with a population of about 5.4 million. Its capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island, with a population of over 1.5 million.
From the “Government and politics” section
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Photo: Unknown. Publisher: Currier & Ives, 115 Nassau St., New York, c 1881 Nov. 4. · Public Domain
In 2024, Ireland was second only to Iceland in the list of the world's most peaceful countries.
Ireland
Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, is a country in Northwestern Europe. It consists of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland, with a population of about 5.4 million. Its capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island, with a population of over 1.5 million.
From the “Government and politics” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Unknown. Publisher: Currier & Ives, 115 Nassau St., New York, c 1881 Nov. 4. · Public Domain