Ireland information

• Full country name: Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland (part of the UK)

• Population: 3,689,000

• Capital city: Dublin

• Religion: 95% Roman Catholic,34% Protestant in the Republic.
60% Protestant,40% Roman Catholic in Northern Ireland

• National Holid ay: St. Patrick´s Day(17 March).

• Government: a republic with a parliamentary system of government.

• Official languages: English and Gaelic.

• Flag: the colours irish´s flag are green, white and orange.

• Climate: Cloudy and cold climate.

• Major Rivers: Shannon River
The Blackwater River
The Suir River
The Lee 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".

• Famous musicians/bands: Peter Browne, U2

• Symbols: The shamrock and the Harp.

• Landscape: The main geographical features of Ireland include low central plains surrounded by a ring of coastal mountains without houses.

• Traditional values: Honor, Loyalty, Hospitality, Honesty, Justice, Courage,Family.

• A popular drink: Black beer called Stout and Whiskie .Guniess is the most popular drink.

• Famous writer: Jonathan Swift and James Joyce.

• A Traditional dish: Colcannon.

• Sports: Gaelic football, Hurling, Rugby, Cricket, Gaelic handball, Golf.

• Leisure/Hobbies: Go out to pubs with friends and stay with the family.