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IRELAND

By Eugene McHugh. IRELAND. map. Weather: the climate is about the same as our area with some little changes for example more rain size: Ireland covers an Area of 31,520.6 sq mi Ireland’s nickname is The Emerald Isle. Ireland’s population is at 5,981,448 people as of 2008 .

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IRELAND

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  1. By Eugene McHugh IRELAND

  2. map Weather: the climate is about the same as our area with some little changes for example more rain size: Ireland covers an Area of 31,520.6 sq mi Ireland’s nickname is The Emerald Isle. Ireland’s population is at 5,981,448 people as of 2008. Location is in Western Europe. Ireland’s native nick name is Erie

  3. Economy card • Currency :The republic uses the euro like most of Europe • Major industries: “steel, lead, zinc, silver, aluminum, barite, and gypsum mining processing; food products, brewing, textiles, clothing; chemicals, pharmaceuticals; machinery, rail transportation equipment; glass and crystal; software, tourism “(The World Fact book online) • Misc: farming is the most important industry in Ireland

  4. Government of Ireland • Flag: at the bottom of the page is the flag. • Type of govt. :republic • Head of govt.: the current head of the republic is Mary McAleese whom took office on November tenth 1997 • Misc: Ireland declared independence on December sixth 1921 and their constitution was signed on December • 29th 1937

  5. Tourist • Sites of interest: The main Castel of O'Flaherty, parliament building, The Blarney Stone, and so many more. • Travel options: to get to the island you need to fly or go by boat. When you are land you can drive, walk or bike, or there is also rail. • Festivals/holidays: harvest day in fall November eve, St.Patricks day, Christmas, Easter.

  6. Culture • Food: the main food is stew, soda bread, corn beef, and there are many uncommon types of food. • Religion mostly catholic and protestant. • Major language: the major language is Irish. • Recreation: golfing, fishing, horse riding, and many things we do. • Clothing: is almost the same style as America

  7. How Ireland became a Republic: The Anglo-Irish Treaty was ratified by the Dali, in January 1922 by a vote of 64 - 57. The minority refused to accept the result and this resulted in an Irish civil war, which lasted until 1923. Famous citizens: Thomas Andrews-disnerfor the titanic King John-king of England MISC: I picked Ireland because I'm Irish

  8. sources • www.wikipidea.com • www.gracelireland • Pictures- www.picturesofplaces.com

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