The Republic of Ireland

"A land that for many has a lure that is almost mystical. A land for many that is their true home. A land for many that is their ideal holiday destination. A land for many that is the source of the finest writings every to be produced, the finest music ever to be composed. Ireland, a land for all."

Insular country in north-west Europe. It takes up a large majority of Ireland Island near west coast of Great Britain. Ireland borders on Northern Ireland (in north-east).The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean . The capital of Ireland is Dublin (circa 480 thou. inhabitants).
Larger cities: Cork, Galway, Limerick, Kingston, Waterford.
Population: 3797 thou . inhabitants (2000)
Religion: Dominant religion is Catholicism (94% society)

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