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Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Europe · Northern Europe

Capital
Dublin
Population
4.9M
Area
70,273 km²
Region
Northern Europe
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
Euro (€)

Location on the World Map

Ireland
Europe · Northern Europe
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ContinentEurope · Northern Europe
Neighbouring countries (1)

Famous Personality

Bono

musician

He is the lead singer of U2 and one of Ireland's most internationally famous artists.

Local Delicacy

Irish stew

It is a traditional stew made with lamb or mutton, potatoes, and root vegetables.

National Symbols

National animalIrish hare
National birdNorthern lapwing

Famous Landmark & Geography

Cliffs of Moher, a famous landmark of Ireland

Cliffs of Moher

They are dramatic sea cliffs and one of Ireland's most visited natural landmarks.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropBarley

Barley is Ireland's leading tillage crop and is important for feed, food, and brewing.

Most grown fruitStrawberry

Strawberries are Ireland's best-known fruit crop and are widely grown for the fresh market.

Major Cities

Dublin Cork Limerick Galway Waterford

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Carrauntoohil1,038 m
2Beenkeragh1,010 m
3Caher1,001 m
4Mweelrea814 m

Major Airports

Dublin Airport · Dublin
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Cork Airport · Cork
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Shannon Airport · Shannon
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Ireland West Airport Knock · Knock
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Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Tin whistle

The tin whistle is one of the most widely played and instantly recognizable instruments in Irish traditional music.

2
Fiddle

The fiddle is a core melody instrument across nearly all regional Irish traditional styles.

3
Uilleann pipes

The uilleann pipes are Ireland's distinctive national bagpipes and a major symbol of its traditional music.

4
Bodhrán

The bodhrán provides the characteristic rhythmic drive in Irish folk ensembles and sessions.

5
Irish harp

The harp is Ireland's national emblem and a historic instrument of great cultural prestige.

Major Rivers

Shannon Liffey Lee Suir

Bordering Countries

United Kingdom