Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Region

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital

Dublin

The flag of Ireland is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, white and orange.

The flag of Ireland is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, white and orange.

Population
4,994,724
Area
70,273 km²
Time Zone
UTC
Top-Level Domain
.ie

About Ireland

Ireland is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Northern Europe region. Its capital city is Dublin. With a population of 4,994,724, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 70,273 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 71.08 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Ireland include English and Irish.

The currency used in Ireland is the Euro (€), .

Ireland is a member of the United Nations.

In Ireland, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC time zone.

Ireland shares its borders with 1 country: United Kingdom, .

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Ireland

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Dublin
  • Continent: Europe
  • Native Name: Ireland
  • Demonym: Irish
  • Top Level Domain: .ie
  • Calling Code: +353
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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