 Ireland — (īər´lənd) |
About The People
Did You Know... Ireland drinks the most milk in the world with the average per person each »» More
Fashion... European fashions with an Irish influence is common. Clothes worn in public »» More
Socializing... Friendship is an important part of Irish culture. Loyalty to family and fri »» More
Family... Families are close-knit. The Constitution of the Irish State guarantees the »» More
Sports & Recreation... A distinctive Irish sport is hurling or camogie (the female version). »» More
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Ireland History
The Irish people are mainly of Celtic origin, with the country’s only significant sized minority having descended from the Anglo-Normans. English is the common language, but Irish (Gaelic) is also an official language and is taught in schools.
Anglo-Irish writers such as Swift, Sheridan, Goldsmith, »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Dublin »» History of Dublin
Population: 4,203,200
GDP: $191,900,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 70,280 (sq km) 27,135 (sq mi)
Currency: euro
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