Surface: The total land area of Ireland is around 70,273 sq km.
Population: The population of Ireland is nearly 4 million. The Irish do not form any distinct minority groups.
System of government: Ireland is a republic with a parliamentary system of government.
Capital: Dublin, with a population of more than 500,000 people, is the capital of Ireland.
Religion: About 94% of the Irish are Roman Catholics, while a segment of the population is Protestant.
Official Language: The national languages are English and Irish (Gaelic).
Government: Ireland is a republic with a parliamentary system of government.
Climate: The country has a mild temperate climate with warm summers and moist winters.
Units of measure and electricity: Ireland mostly uses the metric system of measurement with the official electricity unit being 230 V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The Irish follow GMT standard time.
Currency: Euro (1 € = 1.35 $)
Travel documents required: Entry into Ireland requires a visa, except for Citizens of the EU, Australia, Canada and the United States.
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Ireland has a booming, modern economy with industry as an important sector (employing nearly one-third of the labour force). The country is said to be the world’s largest exporter of software-related goods and services. Rising investments, construction and consumer expenditures have also proved beneficial to the economy.
The cost of living in Ireland is quite high. The country has a well-developed network of railways and buses for inland transportation.
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