Ireland is an island country with an area of around 70,000 square kilometers. It has low central plains surrounded by coastal mountains, generally shaping the country like a bowl. The official languages are Irish and English, and the majority of the population is Roman Catholic. Popular sports include soccer, golf, and boxing. Annual traditions include St. Patrick's Day celebrations on March 17th and placing lighted candles in windows on Christmas Eve.

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