Ireland

1. Ireland
By: Parker von Waldner

2. Physical Characteristics
• Ireland is 70280 Square kilometers big.
• Ireland's main geographical features include
low central plains surrounded by a ring of
coastal mountains.
• The country of Ireland is generally shaped like
a bowl

3. Physical Characteristics Continued

4. Cultural Characteristics
• The official language of Ireland is Irish, English
language.
• The majority of Ireland's population is Roman
Catholic.
• Ireland covers a wide range of different sports
including soccer, golf, boxing and other
popular games.

5. Cultural Characteristics Continued

6. Customs and Traditions
• In honor of St. Patrick every year on March
17th there are many celebrations.
• The placing of a lighted candle in the window
of a house on Christmas eve is still a tradition
in Ireland today.
• On Easter Sunday, people would dance on the
streets, people went barefoot on Good Friday
and herring processions were held on Easter
Saturday.

7. Customs and Traditions Continued