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Ireland report

covering the northeastern sixth of the island.[1] The name 'Ireland' derives from the name Ériu (in modern Irish, Éire) with the addition of the Germanic word 'land'. The population of the island is just under 6 million (2006); just over 4.2 million in the Republic of Ireland[2] (1.6 million in Greater Dublin[3]) and just over 1.7 million in Northern Ireland[4] (0.6 million in Greater Belfast[5])). Politics Politically, Ireland is divided into: · The Republic of Ireland, with its capital Dublin. · Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, Geography A ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. The highest peak is Carrauntuohill , which is 1,041 m. The island is bisected by the River Shannon, at 386 km (240 miles) the longest river in Ireland. The island's lush vegetation, a product of its mild climate and frequent but soft rainfall, earns it the sobriquet "Emerald Isle". The island's area is 84,412 km².

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Facts about Ireland

Bushmills, Couny Antrim is the Worlds Oldest Whiskey Distillery based on the undisputed fact that a seven year licence to distil dating from April 20th 1608 is attributed to the distillery. Located near the village of Bushmills in Co. Antrim. It is though that distilling may have begun on the site as early as the thirteenth century, but the first permit was granted by James VI and I to Sir Thomas Phillipps, a local landowner, in 1608. The home of Guinness is in Dublin.The famous Guinness Brewery at St.James' Gate, Dublin has a 9,000 year lease. One of the largest and most famous festivals in the world starts on St.Patrick's Day ,March 17th when over 500,00 people will throng the streets of Dublin to watch the St.Patrick's Day Parade. The island of Ireland is politically seperated into two divisions the Republic of Ireland with 26 counties and Northern Ireland with 6 counties.Ireland is traditionally divided into the four provinces of Leinster,

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Powerpoint Republic of Irelandi kohta

The Republic of Ireland  General overview Territory: 27,097 sq miles Population: 4 million Capital: Dublin Patron Saint: St Patrick The second largest of the British Isles 60 million people outside Ireland claim Irish ancestry  Landscape and climate Ireland is low in the middle and high at its edges. Not very high mountains; highest is Carrantuohill (1,040 m) in the southwest At Moher, you can look 200m straight down into the sea Green fields, full of flowers, wide and empty beaches All landscape types are represented Climate is damp Ireland is one of the wettest countries in Europe  History

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This elegant house is set amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery on the banks of the Menai Strait with spectacular views of Snowdonia. The comfortable interior is famous for housing artist Rex Whistler's masterpiece - a vast seascape mural. IRELAND Capital: Dublin Flag: Area: 32,595.1 sq mi (84,421 km2) Location: Symbols: Shamrock Interesting plase: Dublin Castle ­ Dublin Built between 1208 and 1220, this complex represents some of the oldest surviving architecture in the city, and was

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back into the United Kingdom. This action, known as the Partition of Ireland, followed four attempts to introduce devolved autonomous government over the whole island of Ireland (in 1886, 1893, 1914 and 1920). The Irish Free State was abolished when Ireland was formally established on 29 December 1937, the day the Constitution of Ireland came into force. Irish independence in 1922 was preceded by the Easter Rising of 1916, when Irish volunteers and the Irish Citizen Army took over sites in Dublin and Galway under terms expressed in the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. The seven signatories of this proclamation, Patrick Pearse, Thomas MacDonagh, Thomas Clarke, Sean MacDiarmada, Joseph Plunkett, Eamonn Ceannt and James Connolly, were executed, along with nine others, and thousands were interned precipitating the Irish War of Independence. Theatre Following in the tradition of Shaw, Wilde and Samuel Beckett, playwrights such as

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Ireland

Ireland. It was destroyed in 1446, but subsequently rebuilt by Cormac Laidir MacCarthy, Lord of Muscry.  Ireland details Population - 2011 census 4,581,269(119th) Density 65.2/km2 (142nd) 168.8/sq mi Currency:Euro Area Total 70,273 km2 (120th) 27,133 sq mi - Water (%) 2.00 Largest city Dublin  The Emerald Isle Ireland is also known as the Emerald Island. It is one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Ireland is compared to a precious gem 'Emerald' because of its mesmerizing and captivating lush green natural beauty. The heavy rains in the western parts are responsible for the brilliant green grass. The exquisite Irish landscapes make profound impressions on the minds and souls of the beholders. Ireland has the most seducing landscapes

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Ireland

Flag: green, white, orange Ireland Languages: Irish (Caelic) and English Capital: Dublin President: Mary Patricia McAleese Prime Minister: Brian Cowen Area: 70 280 km² Population: 4 156 119 people (2007/08) Independence: 6.december 1921 Monetary item: euro (EUR) Ireland is the second biggest island in Sights: Malahid Castle; Howth the Drink: Irish coffee is one of the best the Europe. It is washed and ritch peole live there; rocks; sea; coffees in the world.

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The Commonwealth of nations and the Brittish Empire

held on the second Monday in March 15. When were the first Commonwealth games held? Have they always been held since then? How often? first games held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. ­ 11 countries, 400 athletes, 6 sport, 59 events. Since then the Games have been conducted every 4 years, except for 1942 and 1946 due to world war 16. The Republic of Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand... a) capitals - the republic of ireland - Dublin - canada - ottawa - aust - canberra - new z - wellington b) other bigger(important) cities -r i ­ Cork, Galway - canada ­ Toronto, Montreal - aust- Sydney, darwin - nz - Auckland, Christchurch. c) head of state - The President of Ireland -Elizabeth II - the Queen of Canada - Elizabeth II -Elizabeth II d) head of government - ir - the prime minister - the Prime Minister of Canada -prime minister of australia -prime minister of new zealand e) symbols - flags

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