Ireland
Ireland is a country in Western Europe, Europe. Its capital is Dublin, with a population of approximately 5.1M and a total area of 70,273 km². The official languages are English / Irish and the currency is the Euro (€).
📊 Quick Facts about Ireland
Ireland covers an area of 70,273 km² with a population density of 73/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $504B ($102,200 per capita) and gained independence in 1922. It has a coastline of 2,500 km.
Ireland has produced 4 Nobel Prize laureates in literature, more per capita than any other country. It is also home to the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery (Bushmills, 1608) and gave the world Halloween, originally the Celtic festival of Samhain.
✈️ Travel Information for Ireland
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🏛 Must-See Places in Ireland
Dramatic 214m sea cliffs stretching 14km above the wild Atlantic Ocean on the west coast
A 430-year-old university housing the Book of Kells, a 9th-century illuminated masterpiece
A 5,200-year-old UNESCO passage tomb older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids
A 179km scenic coastal drive through Ireland's most dramatic southwest landscapes
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ireland
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
What continent is Ireland in?
Ireland is located in Europe, in the Western Europe region.
What currency does Ireland use?
Ireland uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +353.
What is the GDP of Ireland?
Ireland has a GDP of $504B, with a GDP per capita of $102,200.
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