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Country Information for Ireland

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Area: 70,282 sq. km.

Population: 4,156,119

Capital: Dublin

Language: The Irish language as the national language is the first official language. The English language is recognized as a second official language.

Religion: Roman Catholic 92%

Time Zone: GMT - 1

Electricity: 220 volts AC 50Hz

Passport: Valid passport required by all except nationals of the EU

Currency: Irish Pound (punt) is made up of 100 pence

Health: The Irish National Heath Plan is free and covers all residents.It does not cover foreigners. Ask your Travel Agent about taking insurance.

Climate: Influenced by the Gulf Stream and with the prevailing winds predominantly from the south-west, the climate is equable and temperatures are fairly uniform over the whole country. The coldest months are January &
February with mean daily air temperatures of between 4C and 7C while July & August are the warmest with temperatures between 14C and 16C.

International Dialing Code: 011 (353) + Area Code + Number

Geography of Ireland:

Ireland is an English-speaking island on the Northwestern edge of Europe. It is 300 miles long and 150 miles wide. The Republic of Ireland takes up three quarters of the island - its capital city is Dublin. It is a constitutional democracy and a member of the European Union.

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