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Country Specific Map -
Total area - 27,132 sq miles
Land area - 26,596 sq miles
Water area - 537 sq miles
Size compared to the US - Ireland is about the same size as Indiana which is 35,910 sq miles
Countries bordering with Ireland - the United Kingdom
Bodies of water bordered with Ireland - the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea, the North Channel and the Atlantic Ocean
Total land boundary distance - 224 miles
Total coastline distance - 1,970 miles
Climate description - Ireland's climate is mostly determined by the Atlantic Ocean, it's itemperature is almost never extreme . In spring and summer temperatures are high between the 50's and 60's . In fall the temperature stays in the 50's but by winter it drops down to the 40's and below freezing during the new year .
Terrain description - Ireland has lots of central plains that are surrounded by coastal mountains
Lowest elevation point - Atlantic Ocean 0m
Highest elevation point - Carrauntoohil 1,041m
Physical Geography -
Land area - 26,596 sq miles
Water area - 537 sq miles
Size compared to the US - Ireland is about the same size as Indiana which is 35,910 sq miles
Countries bordering with Ireland - the United Kingdom
Bodies of water bordered with Ireland - the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea, the North Channel and the Atlantic Ocean
Total land boundary distance - 224 miles
Total coastline distance - 1,970 miles
Climate description - Ireland's climate is mostly determined by the Atlantic Ocean, it's itemperature is almost never extreme . In spring and summer temperatures are high between the 50's and 60's . In fall the temperature stays in the 50's but by winter it drops down to the 40's and below freezing during the new year .
Terrain description - Ireland has lots of central plains that are surrounded by coastal mountains
Lowest elevation point - Atlantic Ocean 0m
Highest elevation point - Carrauntoohil 1,041m
Physical Geography -
Population - 4.595 million
Density - 106 people per sq km
Net Migration Rate - 0.86 migrants/1,000
Birth Rate - 16.1 births/1,000 population
Death Rate - 6.34 deaths/1,000 population
Rate of Natural Increase - 9.08/1,000 population
Population Growth Rate - 0.2%
Infant Mortality Rate - 3.7 deaths/1,000 live births
Total Fertility Rate - 2.01 births per woman
Population Age +15 - 11.8%
Population Ages + 65 - 12.84%
Dependency Rate - 53.7%
Life Expectancy at Birth (total) - 80.8 years
Life Expectancy at Birth Females - 83.2 years
Life Expectancy at Birth Males - 78.5 years
Primary & Secondary School Completion Rate Females - 19 years
Primary & Secondary School Completion Rate Males - 19 years
GNI PPP per capita - $46,410
Economically Active Females 15+ : 54%
Economically Active Males 15+ : 73%
Mobile Phone Subscribers - 104 per 100 people
Motor Vehicles - 513, 2009 people
Undernourished Population - 4.3%
Underweight Children Under Age 5 - N/A
HIV/AIDS Among People Ages 15-49 - 0.3%
Population Pyramid :
1995 - no sufficient information
Density - 106 people per sq km
Net Migration Rate - 0.86 migrants/1,000
Birth Rate - 16.1 births/1,000 population
Death Rate - 6.34 deaths/1,000 population
Rate of Natural Increase - 9.08/1,000 population
Population Growth Rate - 0.2%
Infant Mortality Rate - 3.7 deaths/1,000 live births
Total Fertility Rate - 2.01 births per woman
Population Age +15 - 11.8%
Population Ages + 65 - 12.84%
Dependency Rate - 53.7%
Life Expectancy at Birth (total) - 80.8 years
Life Expectancy at Birth Females - 83.2 years
Life Expectancy at Birth Males - 78.5 years
Primary & Secondary School Completion Rate Females - 19 years
Primary & Secondary School Completion Rate Males - 19 years
GNI PPP per capita - $46,410
Economically Active Females 15+ : 54%
Economically Active Males 15+ : 73%
Mobile Phone Subscribers - 104 per 100 people
Motor Vehicles - 513, 2009 people
Undernourished Population - 4.3%
Underweight Children Under Age 5 - N/A
HIV/AIDS Among People Ages 15-49 - 0.3%
Population Pyramid :
1995 - no sufficient information
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) -
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Cultural Life -
The Amazing Race -
The Challenge - Ireland is known pretty well for its love of roasted potatoes, this challenge will be to see who can eat the most roasted potatoes in 10 minutes. This event will be taking place in Phoenix Park, Dublin. It will all begin at 1pm.
Political Geography Conventional Long Form Name of country - Republic of Ireland
Capital City(ies) - Dublin
Type of Government - Parliamentary Democracy
Date of Independence - January 21st, 1919
National Holiday(s) -
- New Years Day, January 1st
- St Patrick's Day, March 17th
- Christmas Day, December 25th
- St Stephens Day, December 26th
Chief of State - Michael D. Higgins
Capital City(ies) - Dublin
Type of Government - Parliamentary Democracy
Date of Independence - January 21st, 1919
National Holiday(s) -
- New Years Day, January 1st
- St Patrick's Day, March 17th
- Christmas Day, December 25th
- St Stephens Day, December 26th
Chief of State - Michael D. Higgins
Head of Government - Edna Kenny
Description of Executive Branch/Powers - The Executive branch in Ireland is headed by their prime minister, Edna Kenny.
Description of Legislative Branch/Powers - The legislative branch in Ireland is based on a bicameral legislature known as the Oireachtas.
Description of Judicial Branch/Powers - For Ireland's judicial branch, judges are appointed by the president, Michael D. Higgins, after being nominated by the government.
Suffrage (who is allowed to vote) - All Irish citizens on 18 years or older can vote in any election and referendum.
Name of their Ambassador to the U.S. - Anne Anderson
Location of their embassy in the U.S. - Washington, DC
Location(s) of their consulate(s) in the U.S. -
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Chicago
- New York
- San Francisco
Name of U.S. Ambassador to them - Kevin O'Malley
Location of U.S. embassy there - Dublin, Ireland
Location(s) of U.S. consulate(s) there - Dublin
Name of THEIR representative to UN - David Donoghue
Description of Legislative Branch/Powers - The legislative branch in Ireland is based on a bicameral legislature known as the Oireachtas.
Description of Judicial Branch/Powers - For Ireland's judicial branch, judges are appointed by the president, Michael D. Higgins, after being nominated by the government.
Suffrage (who is allowed to vote) - All Irish citizens on 18 years or older can vote in any election and referendum.
Name of their Ambassador to the U.S. - Anne Anderson
Location of their embassy in the U.S. - Washington, DC
Location(s) of their consulate(s) in the U.S. -
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Chicago
- New York
- San Francisco
Name of U.S. Ambassador to them - Kevin O'Malley
Location of U.S. embassy there - Dublin, Ireland
Location(s) of U.S. consulate(s) there - Dublin
Name of THEIR representative to UN - David Donoghue
Flag Symbolism - The green in the Irish flag represents older Gaelic tradition, the orange represents supporters of William of Orange, and the white represents peace between the Gaelic and William supporters.
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Descriptions of International Disputes - Ireland has had a dispute between Iceland and the UK over Denmark's claim.
Quantity of refugees inside country and country(ies) of origin of refugees - 616 refugees from Lebanon and Greece
Quantity of Internally Displaced Persons - 99
Quantity of Stateless Persons - 1 (since 2002)
Description of current human trafficking issues related to this country - Human Trafficking in Ireland has increased by 17% since 2013
Description of Illicit Drug trafficking/use - A lot of drugs get smuggled into Ireland everyday such as cocaine
Quantity of refugees inside country and country(ies) of origin of refugees - 616 refugees from Lebanon and Greece
Quantity of Internally Displaced Persons - 99
Quantity of Stateless Persons - 1 (since 2002)
Description of current human trafficking issues related to this country - Human Trafficking in Ireland has increased by 17% since 2013
Description of Illicit Drug trafficking/use - A lot of drugs get smuggled into Ireland everyday such as cocaine