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You will find Ireland on the map at 53.5°
N and 8° W. It is an island
country, bounded on the west by the North Atlantic Ocean and on the east by the Irish Sea.
Ireland is part of the European Union and is one of the "Euro" countries.
Euro coins and notes come into operation in 2002. |
| Capital |
Dublin. Situated on the river Liffey it is located
approximately half way up the east coast. |
| Local Time |
GMT. Local time is adjusted in accordance with British
Summer Time (GMT +1 hour) from end March. |
| Climate |
Temperate (no extremes and not a lot of snow). Relative
to other locations at the same latitude, Ireland has a milder climate because of the North
Atlantic Drift from the Gulf of Mexico. For specific climate information, see Climate. |
| Size |
The island of Ireland is 83,000 square kilometers. |
| Population |
Greater than 5 million. Outside city areas, the country
is sparsely populated. |
| Geography |
Highest mountain is 1,010m. However, the landscape is
very scenic. |
| Government |
Democratically elected Dáil (Parliament). |
| Water Quality |
Tap water is safe to drink. |
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