IRELAND
by olivia greb :)
Fast facts
Continent: Europe
Capital: Dublin
Population: 4,892,305 people
Area: 27,133 sq. miles
Main Languages: Irish and English
Main Religions: Roman catholic
Distance from capital to Washington D.C: 3402,55 Miles
LAND AND CLIMATE
Winters are mild and wet in Ireland, The coldest temperatures average to 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are cool, the warmest month is July, which has an average temperature below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Irelands dampness, fog and rain make the country lush and green.
diet
Ireland produces many fresh vegetables. Fresh dairy products, bread and seafood are also widely available. Potatoes are a traditional food in Ireland, since Ireland joined the EU (European union) a wide variety of fruits are available.
government
the head of government is: Prime minster Edna Kenny
the head of state is: President Michael D. Higgins
The highest court in Ireland is the supreme court which helps decide matters of constitutionality. The government respects many freedoms, speech, assembly, religion and the press, all citizens may vote at the age of 18.
CITATIONS
Ireland. ProQuest, 2015. CultureGrams Online Edition. Web. 12 Nov. 2015
Ireland: Flag. 2015. ProQuest