Ireland*

• Full country name: Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland (part of the UK)

• Population: 5,981,448

• Capital city: Dublin

• Religion: Christianity

• National Holiday: St.Patrick's Day

• Government: Taoiseach

• Official languages: English and Irish

• Flag: the colours irish´s flag are green, white and orange.

• Major Rivers: Shannon

• Highest Point: Carrauntoohil(1,041 m (3,414 ft)

• An Irish saying: A face without freckles is like a sky without stars

• A common social custom: People usually marry in their early to mid-20s. Most weddings are performed in a church, but a minority are also performed in a registry office. After marriage, many people in rural areas stay close to their family’s home and visit frequently. Many couples, particularly in the cities, live together before or instead of marriage.

• Famous musicians/bands: The Dubliners, The Wolf Stoner.

• Symbols: The Shamrock and the Harp

• Landscape: Green and Natural without lot of houses.

• Traditional values: The family and going out o pubs.

• A popular drink: The beer called stout and Wishkey. Guniess is the most popular beer.

• Famous writer: James Joyce

• A Traditional dish: Coddle

• Sports: Gaelic Footbal

• Leisure/Hobbies: Be with family and friends.