Ireland

Ireland Quick Facts…

Official NameIreland
Common NameIreland – /ˈaɪɹ.lənd/
NationalityIrishman(men), Irishwoman(women), Irish (collective plural) – noun
Irish – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1921 (from the United Kingdom by the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which ended British rule)
Administrative Divisions28 counties, 3 cities
Total Population5.2 million (#124) with 64.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasDublin (capital city)
Major LanguagesEnglish (official, most commonly used), Irish Gaelic (official) 37.7%
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access95% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$576.5 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$112,400 (#4) – 2022 estimate
Total Area70,273 sq km / 27,133 sq mi (#120) with 2% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Northern Europe
Bordering CountriesUnited Kingdom
Bordering Water BodiesNorth Atlantic Ocean

National Anthem: “Amhran na bhFiann” (The Soldier’s Song)