Key Facts about Ireland

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About Ireland (Capital: Dublin)

Ireland
Source- Britannica
  • Location: Ireland is an island nation in Northwestern Europe and lies to the west of Great Britain.
  • Separation from Great Britain: It is separated from Great Britain by the North Channel (between Northern Ireland and Scotland), the Irish Sea, and St. George’s Channel.
  • Bordering Country: Ireland shares its only land border with Northern Ireland in the north, which is part of the United Kingdom.
  • Surrounding Water Bodies: It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Celtic Sea to the south, and the Irish Sea to the east.
  • Political Identity: The official name of the country is the Republic of Ireland.
  • Relief & Topography: Ireland consists of a central lowland limestone plain surrounded by coastal mountains, including the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks in the southwest.
  • Highest Peak: Carrantuohill.
  • Longest River: River Shannon, which flows southwards and drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Largest Lake: Lough Neagh is the largest lake on the island of Ireland (mainly in Northern Ireland), while Lough Corrib is the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland.
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