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Ireland

Ireland. General Information. Some major cities in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, and Wexford The capital of Ireland is Dublin Time difference is about 5 hours ahead In 2006 the Irish and British government developed an implement. Background. Ireland became a part Europe in 1973

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Ireland

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  1. Ireland

  2. General Information • Some major cities in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, and Wexford • The capital of Ireland is Dublin • Time difference is about 5 hours ahead • In 2006 the Irish and British government developed an implement

  3. Background • Ireland became a part Europe in 1973 • The first people to come to Ireland • Peace took a long time to get in Ireland • There government is republic, and parliamentary democracy

  4. Geography • Ireland is located in western Europe next to great Britain • It is only slightly bigger than West Virginia • It’s landscape is very green • It also rains a lot in Ireland

  5. Currency • In Ireland they use Euros. • Credit and debit cards are used in Ireland • They use ATMs in Ireland • One Euro is $1.29 in American dollars

  6. Climate • Ireland has a generally mild temperature • It rains a lot in Ireland all year round • There is cold winters • There is warm summers

  7. Sightseeing • There are many medieval castles in Ireland • There is a medieval city in Ireland called Kilkenny • In the County Clare people play traditional Irish music • There is a Guinness storehouse in Dublin

  8. Events • In Ireland they celebrate about 9 holidays. • Their main holiday in Ireland is ST. Patrick’s Day • There is a big festival in Ireland called Bloomsday Festival • There is a festival called the Festival of World Cultures

  9. Activities • In Irelandyou can go horse riding • There are many interesting birds in Ireland so bird-watching is a good thing to do • You can go to one of many of the pubs in Ireland • In Ireland there is a gourmet restaurant called County Cork home to the best black pudding in the world

  10. Transportation • In Ireland you can take the bus to get around • You can ride an Irish rail to get around • You can drive a car around • In Ireland you can take a taxi

  11. Lodging • There are over 800 hotels in Ireland • There are many camping grounds in Ireland • In Ireland there is a really nice resort called health farms • There are many nice guest houses in Ireland

  12. Food • Ireland is known for meat, dairy produce, poultry, bacon, and potatoes • Ireland has a lot of seafood • Ireland has many pubs that have good food • Ireland is most famous for the beer Guinness

  13. Culture differences • In Ireland they drive on the other side of the road • Ireland has a traditional dance called Irish step dancing • In Ireland they use Euros for money • They have traditional music in Ireland called Celtic music

  14. Languages • In Ireland they speak Gaelic in Ireland • In Ireland they speak Gaelic mainly on the western seaboard • They usually speak English in Ireland • The cities that usually speak are Belfast, Derry City, Newry/south Armagh, and southern Londonderry

  15. Bibliography • General Information: • http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/country_guide/Europe/Ireland.html • Background: • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ei.html • Geography: • Https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ei.html • Currency: • http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/money/Europe/Ireland.html • Climate: • http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/climate/Europe/Ireland.html • Sightseeing: • http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/top_things_to_see/Europe/Ireland.html • Currency: • http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/money/Europe/Ireland.html • Climate: • http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/climate/Europe/Ireland.html • Sightseeing: • http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/top_things_to_see/Europe/Ireland.html

  16. Bibliography • Lodging: • http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/accommodation/Europe/Ireland.html • Food: • http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/entertainment/Europe/Ireland.html • Culture Differences/ Customs: • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ei.html • Languages: • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_language_in_Northern_Ireland

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