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Ireland

Ireland. Climate. Temperate Maritime modified by North Atlantic Current; Mild Winters, Cool Summers Consistently Humid. Cultures. Ireland has two official languages: English, and Gaelic.

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Ireland

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  1. Ireland

  2. Climate • Temperate Maritime modified by North Atlantic Current; • Mild Winters, Cool Summers • Consistently Humid

  3. Cultures • Ireland has two official languages: English, and Gaelic. • Ireland a small, independent country is located in northwestern Europe. • Ireland's national holiday is St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17.

  4. Dublin • Dublin lies nestled around the mouth of the river Liffey and Dublin Bay. • Population: 1,030,431 • The first documented settlement here was “permanent raiding camp” of the Vikings established in 1841.

  5. Belfast • Population: 274,678 • Belfast is at the head of Belfast Lough on the north-eastern coast of Ireland. • Belfast is a fairly modern city with a bubbly nightlife.

  6. Cork City • Population: 189,692 • Cork is sitting at the mouth of the River Lee in Ireland's South-West. • Cork was established by the Vikings in the 10th century.

  7. Landforms • Land-68,890 sq km • Water-1,396 sq km • Total- 70,280 sq km • Terrain: Mostly level to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast

  8. History • The Potato Famine in Ireland would cut the population by half. • This terrible disease was caused by a fungus known as Phytophthora infestans. • An effective fungicide was not found until 1883.

  9. Ireland’s Gaelic Football • By attendance records alone, this is Ireland’s most popular sport. • It may look similar to football, but using the hands to carry the ball, pass to teammates, and get the ball into the goal is not forbidden.

  10. Ireland’s Hurling • Hurling is native to Ireland, and is incredibly popular. • It is somewhat similar to field hockey, although the ball is usually played in the air rather than on the ground.

  11. Education • Ireland is an increasingly popular destination for students from all over the world. • Ireland is now a thoroughly modern nation with well developed manufacturing and international services sectors. • Ireland has the highest economic growth rate in the E.U. - hence the title 'The Celtic Tiger'.

  12. Bibliography • www.climate-zone.com • http://www.east-buc.k12.ia.us/02_03/Cul/Ireland/ireland.htm • http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/towns20large.htm

  13. Bibliography 2 • http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/ieland.htm • http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/famine/introduction.htm • http://www.irelandlogue.com/sporting-events • www.internationaleducationmedia.com/ireland

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