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IRELAND: By SimoTheFinlandized - 2021 CE
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Ireland (Irish: Éire), also known as the
Republic of Ireland is a European country on the island
of Ireland. It is a member of the European Union. The country
is sometimes called the Republic of Ireland in order to distinguish
between the territory of the Irish state and island proper, but
Ireland is its official name. It covers about five-sixths of the
island of Ireland. The other sixth is called Northern Ireland,
which is still part of the United Kingdom. The republic's capital
is Dublin. Cork is the second largest city in the country and the
third largest on the island of Ireland. The population of Ireland
is 4.6 million. English is the main language spoken. The Irish
language is widely taught in all schools, and it is still spoken
as a first language in some areas of the country, known as the
Gaeltacht. Irish is the first official language, followed by English.
A popular symbol of Ireland is the shamrock, while popular
games in Ireland include Gaelic football and hurling.
The president of the Republic of Ireland is Michael D. Higgins.
The River Shannon, which runs from north to south, is the longest
river on the island. Ireland has many lakes and Lough Neagh, in
Northern Ireland, is the largest lake in Ireland. Ireland is known
for its landscapes, music, history, and mythology.
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