The names are Irish language for 'the big island', 'the middle island', 'the south island`. The Aran Islands are rich in the language, culture and heritage of Ireland. The islands can be reached by sea by catching a ferry or by plane. The Burren The Burren, from the Gaelic word Boireann is an area of limestone rock covering imposing majestic mountains, and valleys with gently meandering streams. Monuments are older than Egypt's pyramids. Donegal mountains This view north from the Donegual moutintains is very popular for a photographers. Lakes of Killarney They consist of three lakes - Lough Leane, Muckross Lake (also called Middle Lake) and Upper Lake. The lakes lie in a mountain-ringed valley starting in the Black Valley. Animals Ireland is known for not having any snakes and the only reptiles in Ireland are lizards. Some animals and sea life found in Ireland
country in the EU next to Luxembourg Construction plays big part in Irish economy The weather Irish think there is 4 kinds of weather Typical Irish weather is few minutes rain , few minutes sun then again rain and so on Energy About 98% of Ireland's final energy is produced by burning coal, petroleum, peat, or natural gas Ireland has lately put a lot of effort in using renewable energy Peat burning powerstation in Bellacorrick Wind farm in Donegal Flora Because of its mild climate species such as palm trees, grow in Ireland. Much of the land is now covered with pasture and there are many species of wild-flower Gorse(Ulex europaeus) Spartina anglica Transport There are 3 main ways to travel around in Ireland , by plane , by railway or by road Motorists must drive on the left in Ireland Tourists driving on the wrong side of the road cause serious accidents every year
Iirimaa üldandmed Nimetus: iiri keeles Éire ja inglise keeles Ireland ning eesti keeles Iirimaa Pindala: 70 280 km2 , sellest 68 890 km2 on maismaa ja 1390 km2 meri Rahvaarv: 3,969,558 inimest (2004 aasta) Rahvus: iiri Keel: laialdasemalt inglise keel, kuid paljused kohtades ka iiri e. keldi keel Religioon: laialdasemalt Rooma katoliiklik usk Valitsusvorm: Vabariik Pealinn: Dublin SKT: $29,600 Linnastumise tase: Suuremad linnad: Dublin, Donegal, Kerry, Cork, Powerscourt jne. Rahaühik: euro Haldusjaotus: 32 krahvkonda, mis omakorda jagunevad 4 provintsiks Iive: 1.16%0 Tööhõive: Põllumajandus: 5% Tööstus: 46% Teenindus: 49% Riigi püha: 17. märts, Saint Patrick's Day (Püha Patriku Päev) Kõrgeim punkt saarel: Carrauntoohil 1,041 m Loodus saadused: hõbe, dolomiit, tsink, maagaas, turvas, vask, plii, kips, lubjakivi Eksport kaubad: arvutid, kemikaalid, loomad, masinad, toiduained, pruulitud saadused
This over reliance on fossil fuels ( see liigne toetumine sisseostetavatele kütustele )-particularly oil - (eriti õli) has left Ireland vulnerable to international price fluctuations as it imports all of its oil needs. (on jätnud iirimaa haavatavaks tänu rahvusvahelistele hindande muutumisele ) There have been recent efforts in Ireland to use renewable energy such as wind energy with large wind farms being constructed in coastal counties such as Donegal, Mayo and Antrim. Flora Because of Irelands mild climate , many tropic species such as palm trees grow in Ireland. Much of the land is now covered with pasture(karjamaa) and there are many species of wild-flowers The country has been "invaded" by some grasses, such as Spartina anglica which you can see on the picture. Gorse (Ulex europaeus) is commonly found growing in the uplands, and ferns( sõnajalg) are
Munster, Connacht, and Ulster. Most of Ulster is now part of Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is divided into 26 counties. They are the counties of Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow, in Leinster Province; Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford, in Munster Province; Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo, in Connacht Province; and Cavan, Donegal, and Monaghan, in Ulster Province. Each county is governed by at least one county council. The Irish Police force,Gardai, are unarmed, detectives however do carry firearms. An interesting fact is that The Book of Kells is sometimes referred to as The Book of Columbia. Did you know this fact? Dublin's O'Connell street is named after Daniel O'Connell but was called Sackville Street Prior to this.
Mordha are examples of bands who perform this style of music. Ireland's biggest selling female artist is Enya; she is also the second biggest selling Irish act in history, second only to U2.[23] Enya shot to international fame with the song "Orinoco Flow" and since has gone on to sell over 70 million albums worldwide. Enya lives in a 19th century castle in Killiney, Dublin, and is widely known for her reclusiveness. The "Invisible Star" hails from Gweedore, Co., Donegal, and was member of her family group, Clannad,[24] who have also gained world recognition with their unique music. Demographics Ireland has been inhabited for at least 9,000 years, although little is known about the paleolithic or neolithic inhabitants of the island. Early historical and genealogical records note the existence of dozens of different peoples (Cruithne, Attacotti, Conmaicne, Eóganachta, Érainn, Soghain, to name but a few).
Joonis Iirimaa energiamajanduse arengu kohta tänini ja ka tulevikus! Kogu tarbimine 2001. a seisuga Iirimaal tuule-,maagaasi-,puu- ja hüdroenergia poole pealt. Tuuleenergia Iirimaal. Carlow 5.15 MW Moanmore 12.60 MW Gneeves 9.35 MW Greenoge 5.15 MW Booltiagh 19.45 MW Coomatalin 5.95 MW Cavan 18.00 MW Cork 25.86 MW Donegal 141.22 MW Corneen 3.00 MW Currabwee 4.62 MW Barnesmore 15.00 MW Gartnaneane 15.00 MW Milane Hill 5.94 MW Cronalaght/1 3.00 MW Clare 32.05 MW Drumlough 4.80 MW Kerry 35.24 MW Roscommon 18.54 MW Kilronan 5.00 MW Crockahenny 5.00 MW Beenageeha 3.96 MW Largan Hill 5.94 MW Cark 15.00 MW Tursillagh/1 15
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