Ireland
Joined European Union in 1973 and wasnt a founder of the EU
History of Ireland
Ireland was a part of the United Kingdom (UK). It is located in Western Europe and west or Great Britain. Also it is accupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in North Atlantic Ocean. Ireland's coordinates are 53 degrees N and 8 degrees W.
Flag of Ireland
The flag colors have no meaning. However a common interpretation is that the green represents the Irish nationalist, orange represents the orange tradition and whit represents peace.
Attractions to Ireland
Galway
A major city in Ireland. Galway is surrounded by beauty spots with stunning views.
Cliffs of Moher
It's 214m (702feet), at its highest point it stretches 5 miles along the Atlantic coast of county Clare in west Ireland.
Major cities in Ireland
Galway
Geographical features
Carrauntoohil Mountain
Carrauntoohil is the highest peak in Ireland. Also it is located in County Karry.
Shannon River
The Shannon river is the longest River in Ireland. This River is named after Sionna, the Celtic goddess.
Suir River
The Suir River flows through the Atlantic Ocean near Waterford. Also it is in the county Tipperary, Waterford.
Government and Currency Type
The government in Ireland was a republic, parliamentary democracy. Also it's cyrrency type today is EURO. The currency type Ireland used prior was the Irish Pound ( Irish: Punt Eirannach)
Interesting facts
1-The great potato famine cause at least one million people to die in five years during the 1840s.
2- The Shammrock is the national symbol of Ireland.
3- The harp is a registered trademark of the country.