Ireland
Parliamentary republic
Local name:
Éire / Airlann
Region:
Northern Europe
Surface area:
70,280 km²
Capital:
Dublin
Geography
With a total area of 70,280 km² (27,135 mi²), Ireland occupies just over 80% of the island of Ireland and is thus also part of the British Isles – but not part of the British "Islands". It's land mass is a little bit smaller than the area of Maine or Schottland. Ireland is the 22nd largest country in Europe and ranks 121st in the world. More than half of the population (64.2%) lives within cities. Every ninth inhabitant lives in the metropolis of Dublin alone.Ireland has a total coastline of 1,448 km (899.7 mi). Also about 270 partly uninhabited islands belong to the national territory. Ireland lies comparatively low at an average altitude of 118 meters (390 ft) above sea level. The highest mountain peak is Carrauntoohil at 1039 meters (3408 ft), located in the extreme southwest in Killarney National Park.
With Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom is the only directly bordering neighboring country of Ireland.
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Current time in Ireland:
Throughout Ireland, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) applies in winter and Irish Summer Time (IST) in summer.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually 0 hours in summer and 1 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 27 at 1:00 am (local time).
Time zones and clock changesPublic Holidays in IrelandSunrise + Sunset00:00
July 2024
Throughout Ireland, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) applies in winter and Irish Summer Time (IST) in summer.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually 0 hours in summer and 1 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 27 at 1:00 am (local time).
Population
Population:5,127,000
Population per km²:72.95
Life expectancy males:Ø 81.3 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 84.9 yearsBirth rate:
12.0 ‰Death rate:
6.9 ‰Males/Females:
49.6% : 50.4%Population pyramid
The currency in Ireland is the euro (EUR).
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 07/05/2024
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 07/05/2024
1 US dollar = 0.92 Euros
1 Euro = 1.08 US dollar
1 Euro = 1.08 US dollar
Climate in Ireland
Ireland has a temperate maritime climate, which is significantly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Mild winters and cool summers prevail in the country. The western and northern coastal regions receive more precipitation due to the prevailing southwesterly winds, while the eastern and inland areas are somewhat drier. The Gulf Stream moderates temperatures and keeps them relatively mild throughout the year. The Atlantic influences thus create a climate ideal for lush vegetation and the bright green landscapes for which Ireland is known.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official languages:
English, Irish
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| English | 98.4 % |
| Irish | 1.6 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholics | 84.7% |
| Anglicans | 2.7% |
| other Christs | 2.7% |
| Muslims | 1.1% |
| nondenominational | 5.7% |
| other | 3.1% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 533.14 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 729.13 bn $ |
| Importations: | 516.08 bn $ |
| Budget surplus: | 8,458 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 5.21 bn $ |
| › Debt rate: | 45.19 % |
| › Unemployment rate: | 4.45 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 7.83 % |
| › Corruption index: | 77 (good) |
| › Energy consumption: | 30.6 bn kWh |
With a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.950, Ireland counts as one of the high developed economies by UN definition. The IMF also shares this classification.
With an average annual income of 79,730 USD Ireland is one of the high-income countries. Taking purchasing power parity into account, it is the third-richest country in the world.
Ireland is sometimes referred to as a tax haven.
Land use
| 8% Urban areas: | 5,638 km² |
| 64% Agricultural areas: | 45,197 km² |
| 11% Forest: | 7,977 km² |
| 2% Water areas: | 1,390 km² |
| 16% Others: | 11,468 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 102,227 km |
| Railways: | 1,688 km |
| Waterways: | 956 km |
| Reg. vehicles: | 2,672,032 |
| › Airports: |
Most important cities
Population refers to the city proper, not metropolitan areas.
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin / Capital | Leinster | 544,000 |
| Dún Laoghaire | Leinster | 185,000 |
| Cork | Munster | 124,000 |
| Luimneach | Munster | 90,000 |
| Gaillimh | Connaught | 71,000 |
| Tallaght | Leinster | 64,000 |
| Waterford | Munster | 48,000 |
| Swords | Leinster | 37,000 |
| Drogheda | Leinster | 33,000 |
| Dundalk | Leinster | 33,000 |
| Navan | Leinster | 25,000 |
| Ennis | Munster | 24,000 |
| Tralee | Munster | 23,000 |
| Sligo | Connaught | 20,000 |
| Letterkenny | Ulster | 17,000 |
| Nenagh | Munster | 5,500 |
The difference between the urban area and the city proper alone can be considerable. Dublin, for example, has an urban population of 1,173,000. However, the actual proper city is much smaller with only 544,000 inhabitants. The difference to metropolitan regions, i.e. conurbations with several cities, is even greater.
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Democratic values: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1990 |
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