Ireland is a country in Western Europe, Europe with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Ireland that most people don't know.
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.
Ireland is the only country with a musical instrument as its national symbol — the harp.
Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain in Ireland.
Ireland has 4 Nobel Prize winners in Literature — the highest per capita in the world.
The Irish diaspora numbers 80 million worldwide — far more than Ireland's population of 5 million.
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.
Ireland is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Ireland has a population of approximately 5.1M.
The official languages of Ireland are English / Irish.
Ireland gained independence in 1922.
Ireland uses the Euro (€).