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Discovering Ireland: Land of Legends and Leprechauns

Explore the enchanting landscapes and rich history of Ireland, from the majestic mountains to the vibrant city of Dublin. Learn about famous writers like G.B. Shaw, iconic rock band U2, traditional sports like hurling, and indulge in the taste of Guinness and Irish Whisky.

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Discovering Ireland: Land of Legends and Leprechauns

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  1. Ireland Milan Novák, C3A

  2. Main information • north-western part ofEurope • officialname: theRepublicofIreland (Eire) • capital: Dublin • population: 4 mil. people • area: 72 000 km² • 4 province and 26 counties • currency: Irishpound • languages: IrishandEnglish county= hrabství

  3. Geographical information • the Nord Channel, the Irish sea and St. George´s Channel • biggest mountain: Carrauntoohil • Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Wicklow Mountains, Antrim Plateau • longest river: Shannon • lakes: Lough Allen, Lough Ree, Lough Derg

  4. Climate • mild winters and cool summers • heavy rain falls in all seasons

  5. Population • 4 mil. people • density of population: 60 / km² • capital: Dublin • next big cities: Cork, Waterford and Galway

  6. Legislation • form of government: parliamentary democracy • head of state: president • head of government: prime minister

  7. History • 300 BC- conquered by the Celts • 17th March (461-492)- St. Patrick died • 12th century- the Norman conquest • 1801- the Act of Union • 1921- the Irish State was founded • 1949- the Irish State declerated itself the Republic of Ireland • 1973- the Ireland became the member of the European Union

  8. Dublin • capital of Ireland • biggest city • 1,2 million inhabitants • the river Liffey though Dublin • the river divide city into two parts (Northside and Southside)

  9. Irish writer • G. B. Shaw • 1856- 1950 • dramatist • got the Nobel Prize for literature • wrote: Pygmalion

  10. Music band • U2 • Irish rock band • founded in 1976 • 4 members: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen

  11. Sports • hurling- national sport • handball • beagling

  12. Famous drinks • Guinness • Irish Whisky

  13. Thank you for attention

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