Ireland is an island located northwest of Europe in the North Atlantic Ocean. The island is divided into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast, located in the north coast. The capital of the Republic of Ireland is Dublin, located on the east coast. The population of the island is around 6 million people. Irish and English are the official languages. Ireland has a mild climate influenced by the Gulf Stream. Some top attractions include historic castles, beautiful gardens, museums, and sporting events like rugby.