Ireland Quick Facts…
Official Name | Ireland |
Common Name | Ireland – /ˈaɪɹ.lənd/ |
Nationality | Irishman(men), Irishwoman(women), Irish (collective plural) – noun Irish – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1921 (from the United Kingdom by the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which ended British rule) |
Administrative Divisions | 28 counties, 3 cities |
Total Population | 5.2 million (#124) with 64.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Dublin (capital city) |
Major Languages | English (official, most commonly used), Irish Gaelic (official) 37.7% |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 95% of total population |
Currency | Euros (EUR) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $576.5 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $112,400 (#4) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 70,273 sq km / 27,133 sq mi (#120) with 2% water area |
Geographic Region | Europe – Northern Europe |
Bordering Countries | United Kingdom |
Bordering Water Bodies | North Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “Amhran na bhFiann” (The Soldier’s Song)