Ireland
A green Atlantic island of misty hills and outsized cultural reach, Ireland has given the world four Nobel literature laureates and a saint's day the whole planet celebrates.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three equal vertical bands of green, white and orange. Green represents the Gaelic and Catholic tradition, orange the Protestant community descended from supporters of William of Orange, and the white between them the hope of lasting peace between the two.
Ireland FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 5,149,139 |
| Area | 69,797 km² |
| Population density | 74 /km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official languages | English, Irish |
| Calling code | +353 |
| Internet TLD | .ie |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | IE / IRL |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- St Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival.
- Ireland has produced four Nobel Prize winners in Literature, including W.B. Yeats and Samuel Beckett.
- The Cliffs of Moher rise more than 200 metres straight out of the Atlantic.
- Halloween traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
- Newgrange, a passage tomb in the Boyne Valley, is older than Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza.
Ireland FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
What is the population of Ireland?
Ireland has a population of about 5,149,139.
What currency does Ireland use?
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in Ireland?
The official languages of Ireland are English, Irish.
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