Ireland has a population of around 6 million people. Dublin is the capital city located on the island of Ireland, which has a total area of 70,280 square kilometers. The predominant languages are English and Gaelic, and most residents are Roman Catholic. Ireland has been a member of the European Union since 1973 and uses the Euro as currency. The landscape consists of low central plains surrounded by coastal mountains, with the highest peak reaching 1,038 meters. The climate is mild and temperate due to Atlantic winds, avoiding temperature extremes found in other regions at similar latitudes.

1. Ireland By: Magnus And Nils

2. Shortfacts about Ireland Dublin; the capital city of Ireland. The population of the island is slightly under six million. Total area: 70,280 sq km Language: English (official) and Gaelic. Religion estimated at: Roman Catholic 88.4%, Church of Ireland 3%, other Christian 1.6%, other 1.5%, unspecified 2%, none 3.5%. Government type: republic. Currency: euro (EUR). Ireland has been a member of the EU since 1973.

3. Shortfacts about Ireland Geography: A ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. The highest peak is Carrauntoohil, which is 1,038 m. Ireland's least arable land lies in the south-western and western counties. These areas are largely mountainous and rocky, with dramatic green vistas, hence the attributive name "the Emerald Isle". Climate: Overall, Ireland has a mild, but changeable, Oceanic climate with few extremes. The climate is typically insular, and as a result of the moderating moist winds which ordinarily prevail from the Atlantic, it is of a temperate nature, avoiding the extremes in temperature of many other global areas sharing similar latitudes.