Republic of Ireland: The sovereign nation occupying 26 counties of the island of Ireland since 1921. It is characterized by its use of the Euro as its currency and has a distinct national identity separate from the United Kingdom. The Republic is the political entity that forms the majority of the island's territory and population.
Northern Ireland: A part of the United Kingdom comprising 6 counties on the island of Ireland. Since 1921, it has maintained a political and territorial distinction from the Republic of Ireland, with its own governance and use of the Pound Sterling as currency. It shares the island with the Republic but remains under UK sovereignty.
County: An administrative division within Ireland. Since 1921, Ireland has been divided into 26 counties forming the Republic of Ireland and 6 counties forming Northern Ireland. These counties serve as key geographical and political units, each with local governance structures.
1. What is the primary purpose of Dublin's designation as a provincial capital in Ireland?
2. How do Ireland's mountainous regions compare to its central lowland area?
3. When was the influence of the Gulf Stream on Ireland's climate first recognized or established in scientific studies?
Republic of Ireland — since when?
Independent nation since 1921.
Northern Ireland — part of?
Part of the United Kingdom.
Ulster — includes?
Six counties in UK plus three in Republic.
Population (2019) — Ireland?
Approximately 4.9 million.
Population density — Ireland?
About 70 inhabitants per km².
Fertility rate — Ireland?
1.77 children per woman (2017).
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