Ireland
Ireland
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About Ireland
Ireland is known for its spectacular seascapes, cliffs, lakes and rivers that make it an angler's dream. In the Southeast travelers will find sandy beaches and pretty harbour towns, Celtic monuments and historic sites; In the Southwest impressive coastal scenery.
In cities like Dublin and Galway with its atmospheric old pubs you can lay back and enjoy the evenings over a Guinness or two.
Top destinations in Ireland
Cities in Ireland
General information
- Capital: Dublin
- Language: English (official), Irish (official) (Gaelic or Gaeilge)
- Climate: Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid
- Timezone: UTC +0
- Currency: 1 Euro = 100 cents
- Electricity plugs: g (show)
- No. of inhabitants: 4,015,676 (July 2005 est.)
- Interl. accesscode +353
- Toplevel domain .ie
- Travel alert: EnjoyYourWorld strongly advises you to take necessary precautions for a safe travel. For more info please follow this link
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The richness of Irish culture is best preserved in the island's oral and musical traditions. Myth-making and music are at the hart of Irish entertainment.
Religion: Roman Catholic 88.4%, Church of Ireland 3%, other Christian 1.6%, other 7%
National holiday: Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March
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