Ireland
Introduction
Ireland is a small island country located in the Northwest of continental Europe. It is the third largest island in Europe divided between the Republic of Ireland which consists of five sixths of the island and Northern Ireland consisting of the remaining sixth which officially is part of the greater united kingdom. To the east, separated by the Irish sea is the island country is the island of Great Britain. Ireland is known for it's history seen throughout the island in landscape and architecture with its breathtaking monuments and ruins. It's geography consists of low-lying mountains surrounded by a central plain. Irish culture has also had a strong influence on other cultures in history. In addition, Ireland is known for its overly friendly population and Guinness beer.
Capital: Dublin
Language: Irish is the national and first official languages however, English is the predominant first language of most of the majority of the Irish population.
Top Destinations!
- Falls road Republican Murals: Located on Falls Road in the city of Belfast is a wall of murals. The first murals appeared in 1981 supporting the hunger strikers and later republican muralist have broadened their murals to cover greater political issues, Irish legends and historical events in the world.
- Dublin Castle: Located at the top of Cork Hill, behind the city hall in Dublin, the Dublin Castle is a major government complex today. It was originally built on the orders of King John in 1204. The Record tower built in 1258 is the only monument left from the original Norman Structure. It is also today used as one of Dublin's most famous museums called the Chester Beatty Library.
- Guinness Storehouse: The Guinness storehouse is located at the St-James's Gate Brewery in Dublin. It is a major tourist attraction in Ireland bringing in over 4 million tourists since its opening in 2000. It is Guinness themed having seven floors surrounding a glass atrium shaped in the form of a pint of Guinness.
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