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Ireland |
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Ireland is known for its 3 million
annual tourism industry. It has
also had a chequered military past
with the IRA bombings and
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| Official Name |
Ireland |
| Form of Government |
Republic with two legislative bodies |
| Capital |
Dublin |
| Area |
70,280 sq km |
| Time zone |
GMT |
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| Population |
3,815,000 approx |
| Official Language |
Irish Gaelic and
English |
| Other Languages |
Various other
minorities |
| Currency |
Euro |
| Economy |
Industry 54% Services
36% agriculture 10% |
| Climate |
Cool wet winters and
mild summers |
| Highest Point |
Carrauntoohil 1,041 m |
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| Official website |
www.gov.ie
Government |
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www.tourismireland.com
Tourism |
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| If you have cousins, relatives or
friends in Ireland, they can become part of your core group
receiving benefits just like you and me and my family. Standard STD
call charges apply to call this country from Australia. |
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