Ireland is an island located in the Atlantic Ocean separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea. It has 4 provinces and 32 counties. The flag represents Catholics (green), Protestants (orange), and peace (white) between the two groups. Ireland experiences a lot of rain making it very green, earning it the nickname "The Emerald Isle." The Giant's Causeway, formed by volcanic eruption, is a mass of stone columns extending into the sea. Ireland has many historic castles and popular sports include hurling, Gaelic football, soccer, fishing, and greyhound racing. Traditional Irish food includes breakfast, fish and chips, scones, leek soup, and Irish stew. St. Patrick's Day is