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Ireland Flag The Republic of Ireland (Irish: Poblacht na hÉireann) is a country in northwestern Europe. It shares a land border with the British province of Northern Ireland, and has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, Celtic Sea and Irish Sea. There hills and low mountains in the West and South of the country, including many cliffs on these coasts, but other parts of the country are largely low-lying and include make bog lands and lakes ("loughs").

In recent years the population of Ireland has been generally growing, Principally because of the return of Irish citizens from other countries, and immigration. Today about 10% of the population of Ireland is made up of foreign citizens. As of 2006, the total population of the country was 4,234,925.

The largest city and capital of Ireland is Dublin. About 1 million people live in the Dublin metropolitan area, include about 500,000 within the city itself. Other important cities in Ireland include Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Waterford.

Ireland's economy has traditionally focused around agriculture, however joining the European Union (in 1973), and adopting the euro currency (in 1998) has been of great benefit to the country. At one point, the country's GDP was estimated as the 2nd highest in the European Union (after Luxembourg), and the 4th highest in the world, although to be fair this was partly a statistical anamoly caused by the inclusion of profits from multinational companies based in Ireland but which ultimately leave the country. However, the global financial crisis has hit Ireland hard from 2008 onwards, so a period of austerity and adjustment is likely to be necessary.

Map of Ireland

Ireland Country Details


Country Name Ireland
Political Status Country
Geographic Location Northwestern Europe
Flag Ireland Flag
Principal Language Irish
Capital Dublin
Major Towns/Cities
  • Cork
  • Dublin (Capital)
  • Galway
  • Kilkenny
  • Limerick
  • Waterford
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    Web Sites about Ireland


    Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland
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    Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland

    Books about Ireland


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    Rick Steves Ireland (Travel Guide)
    By Rick Steves

    Released: December 13th, 2022
    Paperback (616 pages)

    Rick Steves Ireland (Travel Guide)
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    Rick Steves Ireland (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Rick Steves
    • ISBN: 1641714573
    • EAN: 9781641714570
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    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 21
    • Number of Pages: 616
    • Authors: Rick Steves, Patrick O'Connor
    • Publication Date: December 13th, 2022
    • Release Date: December 13th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.05 inches by 4.85 inches by 1.75 inches
    • Weight: 1.1133344231 pounds
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    Fodor's Essential Ireland 2024 (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor's Travel Guides

    Released: September 26th, 2023
    Paperback (672 pages)

    Fodor s Essential Ireland 2024 (Full-color Travel Guide)
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    Fodor's Essential Ireland 2024 (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640976280
    • EAN: 9781640976283
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    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 6
    • Number of Pages: 672
    • Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: September 26th, 2023
    • Release Date: September 26th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 1.0 inches
    • Weight: 1.28 Pounds
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    Lonely Planet Ireland (Travel Guide)
    By Isabel Albiston, Fionn Davenport & Catherine Le Nevez

    Released: March 19th, 2024
    Paperback (616 pages)

    Lonely Planet Ireland (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet Ireland (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1838698051
    • EAN: 9781838698058
    • PartNumber: 9781838698058
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    • Paperback
    • Edition: 16
    • Number of Pages: 616
    • Authors: Isabel Albiston, Brian Barry, Fionn Davenport, Noelle Kelly, Catherine Le Nevez, Neil Wilson
    • Publication Date: March 19th, 2024
    • Release Date: March 19th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.8 inches by 5.1 inches by 1.0 inches
    • Weight: 1.125 pounds
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    Frommer's Ireland (Complete Guide)
    By Yvonne Gordon

    FrommerMedia
    Released: August 23rd, 2022
    Paperback (602 pages)

    Frommer s Ireland (Complete Guide)
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    Frommer's Ireland (Complete Guide)
    • Manufacturer: FrommerMedia
    • Brand: FrommerMedia
    • ISBN: 1628875097
    • EAN: 9781628875096
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    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 29
    • Number of Pages: 602
    • Author: Yvonne Gordon
    • Publication Date: August 23rd, 2022
    • Release Date: August 23rd, 2022
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    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 1.0 inches
    • Weight: 1.25 Pounds
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    DK Eyewitness Ireland (Travel Guide)
    By DK Eyewitness

    Released: September 26th, 2023
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    DK Eyewitness Ireland (Travel Guide)
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    DK Eyewitness Ireland (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • ISBN: 0241615941
    • EAN: 9780241615942
    • PartNumber: 9780241615942
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    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 320
    • Author: DK Eyewitness
    • Publication Date: September 26th, 2023
    • Release Date: September 26th, 2023
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    • Size: 8.56 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 0.95 Pounds
    • Color: White
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    Rick Steves Best of Ireland
    By Rick Steves

    Released: November 14th, 2023
    Paperback (384 pages)

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    Rick Steves Best of Ireland
    • Manufacturer: Rick Steves
    • ISBN: 1641715758
    • EAN: 9781641715751
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    • Edition: 4
    • Number of Pages: 384
    • Authors: Rick Steves, Pat O'Connor
    • Publication Date: November 14th, 2023
    • Release Date: November 14th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.9 inches by 5.05 inches by 13.0 inches
    • Weight: 0.9259415004 pounds
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    What NOT To Do - Ireland: Plan your travel with expert advice and Insider Tips: Travel confidently, Avoid Common Mistakes, and indulge in Art, ... and nature. (What NOT To Do - Travel Guides)
    By Sarah Brekenridge

    Released: December 24th, 2023
    Paperback (186 pages)

    What NOT To Do - Ireland: Plan your travel with expert advice and Insider Tips: Travel confidently, Avoid Common Mistakes, and indulge in Art, ... and nature. (What NOT To Do - Travel Guides)
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    What NOT To Do - Ireland: Plan your travel with expert advice and Insider Tips: Travel confidently, Avoid Common Mistakes, and indulge in Art, ... and nature. (What NOT To Do - Travel Guides)
    • Manufacturer: SPECTER PUBLICATION LLC
    • EAN: 9798218967871
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 186
    • Author: Sarah Brekenridge
    • Publication Date: December 24th, 2023
    • Release Date: December 24th, 2023
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    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.42 inches
    • Weight: 0.574 Pounds
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    Lonely Planet Ireland 15 (Travel Guide)
    By Neil Wilson, Fionn Davenport & Catherine Le Nevez

    Released: March 1st, 2022
    Paperback (736 pages)

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    Lonely Planet Ireland 15 (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBNs: 1788688333, 0500022208
    • EAN: 9781788688338
    • PartNumber: 9781788688338
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 15
    • Number of Pages: 736
    • Authors: Neil Wilson, Isabel Albiston, Fionn Davenport, Belinda Dixon, Catherine Le Nevez
    • Publication Date: March 1st, 2022
    • Release Date: March 1st, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.7 inches by 5.1 inches by 1.125 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    Ireland Travel Guide: The Updated Pocket Guide To Budget-Friendly Travel In Ireland | History, Culture, Entertainment and Insider Tips to Plan an Unforgettable Holiday + 10 Itineraries
    By Christopher Palmer

    Released: October 19th, 2023
    Paperback (151 pages)

    Ireland Travel Guide: The Updated Pocket Guide To Budget-Friendly Travel In Ireland | History, Culture, Entertainment and Insider Tips to Plan an Unforgettable Holiday + 10 Itineraries
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    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798864726570
    Details:
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    • Number of Pages: 151
    • Author: Christopher Palmer
    • Publication Date: October 19th, 2023
    • Release Date: October 19th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.35 inches
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