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The Republic of Ireland
As Ireland is famous for its green countryside,it is also known as the “Emerald Isle” (= green island).
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Official name: |
Republic of Ireland |
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Irish name: |
Éire |
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Capital: |
Dublin |
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Size: |
70,282 km² |
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Population: |
3.5 million |
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Borders: |
Northern Ireland (north), Irish Sea (east), Atlantic Ocean (south, west) |
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Currency: |
Euro |
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Official languages: |
English, Irish |
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Nationality / People: |
A person of Irish nationality is an Irishman or an Irishwoman. |