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Ireland

  The Republic of Ireland is a sovereign state in north-western Europe occupying about five-sixths of the island of Ireland. About 4.6 million inhabitants live here. The capital and the largest city is Dublin. The other towns are Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.

Languages Irish is the national language, but English is the dominant one. Irish is spoken as a community language only in some rural areas. Most public notices and print media are in English only.

National symbols. The national flag is of three colours: green, white and gold. White symbolizes pеаce between Catholics and protestants. The coat of arms is a golden harp on the dark blue background. The harp symbolizes the importance of music in the Irish culture.

A shamrock is a symbol of Ireland. The name shamrock means simply "little clover" or "young clover". A leprechaun is a type of fairy in Irish folklore. They are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and a hat, who partake in mischief. They have a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Geography and climate Ireland borders on Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the Celtic Sea to the south, the Saint George's Channel to the south-east and the Irish Sea to the east. The Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream affect the weather here. It has a mild, but changeable oceanic climate .

Religion Christianity is the predominant religion, with the Roman Catholic Church as the largest church.

Dances. Traditional dances in Ireland are jigs, reels and hornpipe. Their main feature is almost stationary housing and drooping hands with fists clamped.

Sports Hurling and Gaelic football, handball and rounders from the national sports of Ireland, known as Gaelic Games. Among other sports, played in Ireland, are soccer, rugby, golf, cricket, horse racing and tennis.

Saint Patrick`s Day Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Celebrations involve public parades, festivals and the wearing of green clothes or shamrocks. Christians also attend church services.

Attractions of Ireland. Cliffs of Moher (the Burren region in County Clare)

Blarney Castle (Blarney, near Cork)

Killarney National Park (near the town of Killarney, County Kerry)

The National Museum of Ireland (Dublin)Dublin Castle

Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin is the largest church in Ireland