Ireland 🇮🇪
Ireland 🇮🇪: capital Dublin, population 5.1 million, located in Europe. Currency: Euro (€). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Dublin
- Population: 5.1 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: English & Irish
- Currency: Euro (€)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Ireland
- Area: 70,273 km² (27,133 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Irish
- Internet domain: .ie
Fun Facts About Ireland
- Known as the Emerald Isle for its lush green countryside.
- Halloween originated from an ancient festival celebrated here.
- Has no native snakes — legend says a saint drove them out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ireland known for?
Ireland is known for several things — Known as the Emerald Isle for its lush green countryside; Halloween originated from an ancient festival celebrated here; Has no native snakes — legend says a saint drove them out.
How big is Ireland?
Ireland covers about 70,273 square kilometers (27,133 square miles), in the Northern Europe region.
Is Ireland landlocked?
No. Ireland has a coastline and shares land borders with 1 neighboring country.
What are people from Ireland called?
People from Ireland are called Irish.
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
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