Ireland!
Geography
Ireland is east of the North Atlantic Ocean and West of Great Britain located at 53 degrees north and 8 degrees west. Ireland has hills, mountains, sea cliffs, and some other great physical features.
History
Ireland believes that it orginated from the 1916 Easter Monday Uprising that failed. This started war strategies that resulted in independence from the UK in 1921. Then the "Troubles" started in Northern Ireland in the 1960's, which were really just issues that caused a couple of years of violence. Ireland's government had a process with the UK and US government, which created The Good Friday agreement in 1998. After world war 2, Ireland joined the European Union in 1977.
Flag
The flag was official on December 29,1937 and has three colors; green, white, and orange. Green represents Roman Catholic, Orange represents the Northern Irish Protestants, and the White represents hope for peace between the two groups.
Government
Ireland has a Republic, Parliamentary democracy. In Ireland you use euros now, instead of the Irish Pound.
Where Should I Go?
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is the largest urban park in Europe and has the official house of the president of Ireland. It includes the house of the U.S. Ambassador. Phoenix Park is open all year around with sport fields and walking routes. In addition the park contains the Dublin Zoo, claimed to be the fourth oldest zoo in the world.
Dublin Castle
The Dublin Castle is where historic Dublin is.
Kilmainham Gaol
The Kilmainham Gaol held many of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history.
What is the Capital of Ireland? What are some cities?
Dublin
The picture is a official tourist information office in Dublin.
Galway
The picture shows the Galway Atlantaquaria, which is the National Aquarium of Ireland.
Waterford
The picture show s and act in the streets when the Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts is occurring.
Limerick
The picture shows the Treaty Stone, which is said to be where the Treaty of Limerick was signed.
Carlow
The picture shows ruins of the Carlow Castle. This castle withstood attacks when Carlow was an important and strong military fort.
Cookstown
The picture shows a craft village in Cookstown which has different stores.
Fun/Extra Facts
Fun Facts
- Ireland is nicknamed the Emerald Island because of it expensive, lush, green fields.
- No part of Ireland is more than 70 miles from the coast.
- Until 1997, Ireland's constitution prohibited divorce.
Extra Mini Info
Ireland was not a founder of the EU, but it was part of the UK at one point.