Ireland
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History
It is located in Western Europe, and west of Great Britain
Flag
Green: Gaelic tradition of Ireland
Orange: Followers of William of Orange
White: Aspirations of peace between them
Capital
The capital of Ireland is Dublin
Other major cities include:
Galway
Sligo
Lifford
Castlebar
Tourism
Newgrange - It's a prehistoric passage tomb that is over 5000 years old. It's made of large stones with a covered burial chamber.
Blarney Castle - It's one of Ireland's oldest and most historic castes. If you kiss the famous Blarney Stone, it will bestow the ''Gift of Gab'' or talking (according to legend).
The Cliffs of Moher - It has cliffs over 700ft above the Atlantic Ocean (largest in Europe). It has old building used as watch towers to warn of invading Vikings.
Physical Features
Mostly flat in the middle of country
The coast has mountain and rocky terrain
Very green and has a lot of lakes and rivers because it gets a lot of rain
Government
Republic
Parliamentary democracy
Interesting Facts
Saint Patrick's Day is Irelands official National Holiday
Religion
84.5% Roman Catholic
2.7% Church of Ireland
2.7% Other Christian
The Shamrock is the national symbol of Ireland