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The Emerald Isle is divided into Republic of Ireland (Eire) with capital Dublin e Ireland of the North, with capital Belfast. The latter is still part of the UK, while Eire o Ireland – which occupies 85% of the territory – gained independence in 1922. Overall, Ireland is divided into 32 counties for a total of almost 6 million inhabitants.

Cities of Ireland: Dublin and the others

The major cities of Ireland are Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Limerick e Waterford. Ireland is bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the north-east by the North Channel. To the east, however, it is washed by the Irish Sea which, to the south-west, joins the ocean via the St. George Channel and the Celtic Sea. In the west Ireland is characterized by landscape created by the cliffs, for example le Cliffs of Moher, while, as you move south, the coast changes in favor of golden beaches, long inlets and well-developed peninsulas. The center of the island is instead made up of plains and expanses touched by rivers which often form lakes and swamps, as for example in Shannon.

Ireland: the climate

Il climate of Ireland, temperate but rainy, he assures mild summers and harsh winters but rarely turned to frost. Off the coast of Ireland there are some islands, the largest of which is the Achill Island, while the probably best known ones are the Aran Islands. Due to its past of domination, invasions and heated religious and political clashes, the Irish people today he appears proud, forward-looking, warm and hospitable. There St. Patrick's Day, on March 17, is among the most heartfelt in theSouthern Ireland.

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Health documents and advice for Ireland

European citizens can benefit from free public assistance by presenting the Health Card, which replaces the former E111 model. Travel documents: passport or identity card valid for travel abroad.

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The Irish Fact Sheet

Country: Ireland
Area 84.500 km2
Capital: Dublin (Eire), Belfast (Northern Ireland)
Population: 6 million inhabitants
Language: English, Gaelic
Religion: the majority is Catholic, the minority is Protestant
State order: the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (Eire) and Northern Ireland, with a parliamentary monarchy, which is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Major cities: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Belfast, Derry

Useful information about Ireland

Currency: Euro – Eire, Pound Sterling – Northern Ireland (€0,61.)
Country code: +353
International license plate: IRL
Driving lane: left
Entry documents: Identity Card or Passport
Vaccination required: NN
Electric current: 220V 50Hz
Unit of measure: English system. For distances, miles, yards, feet, and inches are used. Stones, ounces and pounds are used for weights. Gallons and liters are used for volumes. Metric decimal is less used
Time Zones: – 1 hour (time in Italy)
Fixed date holidays: common to the two states: 1 January: New Year's Eve; March 17; April: Easter Monday; April: Easter; May 1st: Labor Day; December 25: Christmas; December 26th. Only in Ireland (Eire): first Monday in June; first Monday of August and last Monday of October. In Northern Ireland only: last Monday in May, Spring Leave; 12 July: Orangeman's Day, celebration of the Protestant victory of the Boyne
Climate: umido
Average temperatures: The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of 4 degrees, the warmest is July with an average of 18°
Transportation: national airlines Aer Lingus and Ryanair; all airlines have direct flights to Ireland. Trains from Paris Artesia-Trains, also with Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn and French Railways
Airports: Many Irish cities have an airport, Belfast City Airport, Belfast International, Cork Airport, Derry Airport, Donegal Airport, Dublin Airport, Galway Airport, Kerry Airport, Knock Airport, Shannon Airport, Sligo Airport and Waterford Airport

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Guide to Ireland, enchanting landscapes between history and legends

Ireland has always been a popular destination for trips to discover green and enchanting scenery, thanks to the magic of its landscapes, the joviality of the Irish, the richness of history and legends. Ireland: what to see and what to do.