Ireland
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Capital
Dublin
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Local time
7:00
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Population
4.72 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+353
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
Ireland
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Capital
Dublin
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Local time
7:00
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Population
4.72 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+353
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
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Average Salary
$ 4 379
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Petrol price
€ 1.92 pl
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Precipitation
1 118mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
70 280 km2
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Protected Area
14%
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Forest Area
11%
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Agricultural area
64%
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Railways
1458km
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Annual air passengers
125.65 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Celtic
English
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 88 %
Church of Ireland - 3 %
other Christian - 2 %
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Languages
English
Irish
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Armed Forces
9 100
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
10.9 l/person
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Smoking
22.4%
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Diabetes
4.4%
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Tuberculosis
7 per 100k
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HIV
0.2%
Economy
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Industries
pharmaceuticals, chemicals, computer hardware and software, food products, beverages and brewing, medical devices
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Agriculture
barley, potatoes, wheat, beef, dairy products
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Natural Resources
natural gas, peat, copper, lead, zinc, silver, barite, gypsum, limestone
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Energy Import
84%
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Natural Resources
natural gas, peat, copper, lead, zinc, silver, barite, gypsum, limestone
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Renewable Energy
8%
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CO2 Emissions
34 066kt
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Ease of Business
17 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
72
What not to do when visiting Ireland
Ireland Don't try to sound like Irishmen.
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Ireland Don’t always expect Irish people to be the best timekeepers - they are more relaxed about the time, and 8 pm usually means 8:15 pm for social meetings.
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Ireland Don’t be very indirect - Irish appreciate and expect direct communication. Humour plays a significant role in communication.
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Did you know?
Halloween originated in Ireland.
Ireland Don’t stand too close to another person when conversing.
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Ireland Don't forget the Republic of Ireland is its own country. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.
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Ireland Don’t refer to the Republic of Ireland as part of the United Kingdom.
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Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Dublin Don't complain why it takes so long to pour a pint of Guinness.
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Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Northern Europe Don't forget to disrobe completely before you sauna - bring a towel (only) if you are shy.
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Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Cork Don't be surprised by hearing and playing the national anthem when closing up pubs. You are expected to stand and make some attempt to sing.
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