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Introduction to Ireland Ireland is known the world over as The Emerald Isle. It is a land of saints and scholars- a land steeped in culture and history. Ireland is a small island of 32,000 square Kilometers that lies in The Atlantic Ocean west of Great Britian. It has a population of over 5 million people and the capital city is Dublin. English is the everyday language spoken in Ireland although Gaelic or Irish is the official language. The country is divided into 4 provinces, Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connaught and into 32 counties. Ireland is an island nation and over the centuries provided the world with many famous people. It is estimated that over 40 million U.S citizens claim Irish ancestry-almost one in six. Ireland is famous for many things-it's rich and varied heritage, its greenness, Guiness, Irish whiskey, Joyce and Yeats, Saint Patrick, its music but perhaps most of all Ireland is known as a friendly welcoming place. It has in latter years also become known for its economic prowess and has been nicknamed The Celtic Tiger due to its economic performance over the past decade, which has seen a remarkable economic turn about. We wish you an enjoyable stay in this remarkable country and encourage you to send us any feedback you have on your trip. For those seeking to buy a small plot of land in Ireland we suggest you visit www.saintpatricksland.com |