Ireland is an independent republic, and many confuse it with its neighbor, “Northern Ireland,” which is considered part of the United Kingdom.
Ireland is an island, and it is considered the second largest island in Europe after the island of Great Britain. Its area is 84,421 square kilometers, which is approximately the same area as countries such as Austria, the Emirates, and Azerbaijan.
Ireland's population is approximately 5.1 million people.
The capital of Ireland is Dublin, and it is also its largest city in terms of population (580,000 people). The name Dublin literally means “Black Lake.”
According to a recent International Monetary Fund report, Ireland is the richest country in the world in 2023, with a per capita GDP (about 145 thousand US dollars).
Ireland is nicknamed the “Emerald Isle” because of the vast green spaces it covers.
Ireland has been a member of the European Union since 1973, and its official currency is the euro.
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