Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the 20'th in the world. It is located north-west of continental Europe and its surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. Dublin is the capital of Ireland. Also, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford are the main cities.
Ireland is considered one of the Celtic nations of Europe, which also includes, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. Irish cultural influences can be seen in medieval ornaments of the religious and laic works. Religion has played a significant role in the cultural life of the island since ancient times.
Official name: Republic of Ireland
International Code: IRL
Geographic location: Western Europe
Area: 70,280 km ²
Capital: Dublin
Climate: temperate, moderate
Time zone: UTC / UTC +1