Olivia Jose
The smallest country in Europe, Ireland, is a landlocked state that is bordered on three sides by the Irish Sea and on one side by the Atlantic Ocean. Ireland is named after Ireland, a group of islands. Ireland is well-known for its vast expanses of green, lush fields. In fact, its official name is the Emerald Isle. However, there are also sizable areas of rocky, rugged terrain. About fifteen thousand years ago, Ireland almost completely covered itself with glaciers.
Because of its location, Ireland is at the crossroads of the world. It is at the easternmost point between North America and Europe and at the westernmost point between Africa and the Atlantic Ocean. Because of the location, Ireland is at the crossroads of many trade routes and shipping lanes. Ireland is at the heart of Great Britain because the greater part of Great Britain is located in Ireland. Many people visit Ireland during their holidays.
Ireland is the mother of all modern nations. When the united kingdom of England and the crown of Scotland became independent, they were joined as the Republic of Ireland. When the Irish left to form the commonwealth, they were granted full independence from the United Kingdom. Today, Ireland is one of the most independent countries in the world.
In terms of size, the total population of Ireland is just over three hundred million people. The largest city on the island of Ireland is Dublin. The next largest cities are Galway, which has about thirty-two thousand people, and Cork, with about twenty-five thousand. The western region, including Mayo, Donegal, Kerry, and New Ross, has about eight million people.
The total landmass of Ireland is about three hundred eighty thousand square kilometers, including the northern and southwestern parts. The capital city of Dublin is Dungaire. Galway, Kildare, and Mayo are the other provinces in Ireland. The largest city of the province of Munster in Cork.
The total population of Ireland is about three hundred sixty thousand, including two hundred and twenty-three thousand in the northern part of the island and three hundred and seventy-four thousand in the southern part. The largest city of Ireland is Dingle. It is situated on a peninsula in the province of Connaught. The next largest cities are Galway, where there are three hundred and forty-three thousand people, and Mayo, with nearly one hundred and twenty-two thousand. The three provincial capital cities of Ireland areuffy’s Cross, Galway, and Dublin.
The language of Ireland is Irish Gaelic, spoken by thirty-one percent of the population, and English, the language of the British, by another thirty-nine percent. Ireland has five language communities: Irish, English, Scots, Pictish, and Welsh. Ireland has three major ethnic groups: Irish, Scots, and Welsh. The largest national minority group in Ireland is the Inuit, who are natives of the Canadian islands of Iona, Inuit Labrador, and Cape Breton Island.
The industrial revolution of the nineteenth century changed the landscape of Ireland drastically. Industrialization brought vast wealth, which was shared between the several regions of Ireland. The urban lifestyle brought by the industrial revolution transformed the landscape of Ireland as well. The most populous and prosperous region of Ireland is the urban north of the country, where most of the major towns and cities are situated. The least wealthy and developed north of Ireland is the rural south.
In terms of geographical location, Ireland is very near the continental United States. It shares a border on the north with the Republic of Ireland, to the south is the Irish Sea, to the west is the Northern Ireland Sea, and to the northwest is the Irish Atlantic Ocean. The largest island of Ireland is, of course, Ireland. This island has a tropical rainforest and beautiful beaches. There is even a World Heritage site on the island for the native tree, the earthen oak.
Irish cuisine is widely recognized as one of the greatest in Europe. Great Britain has borrowed much of its cooking technique from Ireland. The greatest city in Ireland, however, is its capital, Dublin. The capital has a very impressive history and architecture. The Irish language, taught in primary schools, is the language of choice for travelers passing through Ireland.
There are several things that make Ireland a great place to visit. It is often said that the Irish language is the only language spoken throughout all of Europe. It is also commonly said that the northern part of Ireland is nothing like the rest of Ireland, and it has a very different culture. All in all, Ireland is a great country to visit.
