·Full country name: Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland (part of the UK).
·Population: the population of the island is slightly under 6 million (2006), with 4.2 million in the republic and an estimated almost 1.75 million in Northern Ireland.
·Capital city: Dublin.
• Religion: the 86,8% are catholic
• National Holiday: St. Patrick´s Day(17 March).
• Government: a republic with a parliamentary system of government
• Official languages: has 2 official languages, irish (gaeilge), referred to as "the first official language", and english.
• Flag: the colours irish´s flag are green, white and orange.
• Climate: the climate in Ireland is mild. The temperature is usually cold and damp but rarely gets below freezing because of the Gulf Stream wind that blows on the west coast of the island nation. It is common for rain to fall all year but it is unusual for it to snow but sometimes there is snowfall. There is a lot of rain.
• Major Rivers: Shannon River, Blackwater River
• Highest Point: Carrauntoohil - at 1038 metres above sea level
• An Irish saying: "May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live".
• A common social custom: People usually marry in their early to mid-20s. Most weddings are performed in a church, but a minority are also performed in a registry office. After marriage, many people in rural areas stay close to their family’s home and visit frequently. Many couples, particularly in the cities, live together before or instead of marriage.
• Famous musicians/bands: Peter Browne
• Symbols: Irish Harp, Shamrock, the Claddagh Ring.
• Landscape: The main geographical features of Ireland include low central plains surrounded by a ring of coastal mountains.
• Traditional values: Honor, Loyalty, Hospitality, Honesty, Justice, Courage.
• A popular drink: beer, whiskie...
• Famous writer: Jonathan Swift.
• A Traditional dish: Colcannon.
• Sports: Gaelic football, Hurling, Rugby, Cricket, Gaelic handball, Golf.
• Leisure/Hobbies:
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