Country in Europe

Ireland

Ireland belongs to Europe. The capital city is Dublin.

CapitalDublin

LanguageEnglish, Irish

Currencyeuro

Population5.5M

Key Facts

RegionNorthern Europe / British Isles

GovernmentParliamentary republic

Independence1922

Area70,273 km2

Population density72/km2

Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)

Calling code+353

Drives onLeft

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HDI

0.945

Safety index

70.0

Internet access

93%

Life expectancy

83.2

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Carrauntoohil1,041 m

Beenkeragh1,010 m

Caher975 m

Religion (est.)

Christianity76%
No religion21%
Islam2%
Other1%

Why Visit

Wild Atlantic WayA 2,500 km coastal drive from Donegal to Cork past cliffs and beaches.

Cliffs of Moher700-year-old sea cliffs rising 214 m above the Atlantic on the west coast.

Dublin Pub CultureLiterary pubs of Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse and live trad music.

Ring of KerryA scenic drive through mountains and coastline in County Kerry.

Ancient MonumentsNewgrange passage tomb predates Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Dublin

1.2M

Cork

210k

Limerick

100k

Climate Overview

6CJan avg.

15CJul avg.

1,200 mmYearly rainfall

Oceanic / Temperate (mild, wet)Climate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro

Official languageEnglish, Irish

National day17 March

Electricity230V, Type G

Cities

Dublin