2. The Irish flag is known as the Irish
Tricolour.
The green represents the Gaelic
tradition in Ireland.
The Orange represents the
followers of William of Orange in
Ireland.
The white represents the aspiration
For peace between them.
The Irish Flag.
3. Ireland also Known as the Republic of Ireland is a sovereign
state.
Ireland became a Republic in 1937.
Ireland has 26 counties and shares its only land border with
Northern Ireland which is comprised of the other 6 counties.
The President of Ireland is Michael D Higgins.
Name of Country.
4. Ireland was officially declared a republic in 1949.
Ireland became a member of the United Nations in 1955.
Ireland Joined the European Union in 1973.
Joining the European Union.
5. The highest mountain in Ireland
Is Carrauntoohil and it is 1038m high.
The longest river in Ireland is
the Shannon River and it is 240
miles in length.
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Map of Ireland.
6. The currency in Ireland is Euro.
Although the Eurozone countries adopted the Euro Currency on the 1st January,
1999 it was not until 1st January, 2002 that Ireland started to withdraw the
Pound Currency.
The Population of Ireland is 4.6 Million.
Ireland has an Area of 27,133 Square Miles.
Currency and Population.
7. The government of Ireland is headed by a prime minister (Taoiseach).
The current Taoiseach is Enda Kenny.
The government is made up of members of parliament called the Oireachtas.
The members of parliament elect the Taoiseach.
The Taoiseach appoints the other members of government known as ministers.
Government of Ireland.
