• English is the predominant language spoken in Ireland whereas their native Irish language is still spoken by very few people. Ireland is a culturally rich country.
  • Ireland ranks highly in quality of life indices, and its culture and arts appeal internationally.
  • As Ireland’s "embassy to the EU", its main task is to ensure that the country's interests and policies are heard and pursued as much as possible in the EU.
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  • Physical map of Ireland showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps.
  • Its strong literary and musical traditions, as well as its long history of emigration, have given Ireland an international cultural presence disproportionate to its size.
  • Ireland is divided into four provinces, Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht which are made up of 32 counties.
  • Plan your visit to Ireland: find out where to go and what to do in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland with Rough Guides.
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