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Ireland — silhouette, capital and facts
Ireland is in Europe and its capital is Dublin. With about 5 million people and 70,273 km², it ranks 118th in area and 121st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Ireland, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Dublin
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 5 million
- Area
- 70,273 km²
- Language
- Irish and English
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- green, white, orange
Borders
Ireland shares a land border with 1 country: United Kingdom.
Fun facts about Ireland
- The harp is the country's official emblem, the only national symbol in the world that is a musical instrument.
- Halloween traces back to Samhain, an Irish Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest.
- The Cliffs of Moher rise more than 200 meters above the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Which continent is Ireland in?
Ireland is in Europe.
Which countries border Ireland?
Ireland shares a land border with 1 country: United Kingdom.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Ireland?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Ireland is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Ireland?
The harp is the country's official emblem, the only national symbol in the world that is a musical instrument. Halloween traces back to Samhain, an Irish Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest. The Cliffs of Moher rise more than 200 meters above the Atlantic Ocean.
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Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Ireland. It is only an approximation.
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