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Liffey Bridge, Dublin
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| Quick facts about Ireland |
| Country code: IE | | Zone: Europe | | Country local name: Éire | | Demonym: Irish | | Official languages: Irish, English | | Driving on the left side of the road | | Currency: EUR (Euro) | | Internet TLD: .ie | | Calling code: 353 | | Time zone: WET (UTC+0) - Summer (DST) IST (WEST) (UTC+1) | | UE accession: January 1, 1973 | | Population: 4.239.848 | | Capital: Dublin | | Biggest city: Dublin |
| Borders: United Kingdom |
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The green land of leprechauns surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and rimmed by low mountains, Ireland and its vast rough meadows would be the perfect choice for those of you who fancy escaping from polluted and buzzing cities.
The sunbathing fans will have a pleasant surprise discovering the Irish Riviera and its blue flag beaches with plenty of space for ball games. But the most enjoyable way to discover Ireland is by walking - the high, barren cliffs all over the coastline and the Celts built Promontory Forts will impress you with their arresting beauty.
The Irish people definitely know how to party, and the great number of lively pubs and a stein of their famous Guinness beer is sure to make you feel great.
Cultural life is honored also in many festivals dedicated to music, literature, theatre and film, most of them being held in Dublin and the biggest one being dedicated to St. Patrick. |
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