Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean
Highest point: Carruntoohil
Geography:
70,273 sq km
68,883 sq km of land
1390 sq km of water
Natural Resources:
Natural gas, Cooper, Lead, Zinc, Silver, etc.
Capital City:
Dublin
Nationality: Irish
Languages:
English & Irish
Independence from UK:
6 December 1921
National Holidays:
-St. Patrick’s Day (17 Mar.)
-New Years (1 Jan.)
-Christmas (25 Dec.)
-St. Stephen’s Day (26 Dec.)
Population:
6’399,115 Growth Rate 1.16%
Life Expectancy Rate:
Male 78 yrs. Female 82 yrs.
Religions:
Roman Catholic 87%
Church of Ireland 3%
General, Political, Culture & Social Information
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Traditions:
There are many different dancing traditions in Ireland such as the Ceili, Step, Set dancing and the Waltzes & Couples dancing.
CURRENT ISSUES:
Water pollution from agricultural runoffs. Mainly Lakes.