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The Republic of Ireland is a Western European state. Him
the name coincides with the name of the island on which it is located.
The location on the map is the north coast of the Atlantic.
Ireland is the second largest British island.

The 2004 census data recorded the population in
4.24 million people.

Ireland is a multinational country. It has about
40 nationalities. Of these, 88% are Irish. The rest are migrants from
Asia, Europe and Africa. The most representative diasporas are
Poles, Nigerians, Lithuanians, Latvians, Chinese, Americans and Germans.
The British make up 2.7% of the multinational composition.

Ireland has two official languages - English and Irish.
However, in recent years, the government has attempted
completely abandon English and as a state
use only native Irish language.

Until 1999, the territory of Ireland had its own currency –
Irish pound. However, after the country’s entry into the European Union, he was
replaced by the euro, the common European currency.

Catholic Christianity prevails among religions
represented in the country. Since freedom is declared in Ireland
creeds then national minorities without any
oppression have the ability to adhere to their faith.

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Ireland is the capital and major cities.

The capital of Ireland has become the largest city on the island – Dublin.
It is located at the junction of the Dublin Bay of the Irish Sea.
with the river liffey. The city is not only the center of political and
cultural life of the state, but also the most significant port
country.

The area of the city is approximately 115 square meters. km In the center flows
the river Liffey, dividing the entire territory into two parts: the southern and northern.
The main problem for the construction and development of the city has always been
the marshiness of the territory that was provided by the presence of this
mighty river. But over time, the negative factor was
overcome, and now the city is one of the most beautiful and
modern places of European civilization.

Another metropolis, the second largest after Dublin – the city of Cork,
расположен в юго-восточной части country. It has a centuries-old
history and rich cultural heritage.

Ireland – vacation and tours.

Ireland is not by chance got the nickname “Emerald Isle.”
Local beauty leave no one indifferent, and each
tourist arriving it seems that he was in a fabulous
world.

Spending time in Ireland can be different. Beach holiday
most common along the western, eastern and southern coasts
Islands and only where there are no rocks. The most popular beach is located
in county Donegal. Other visited and favorite beach places
Mayo County resorts, the resort of Tramore, the city of Wexfjord.

The temperature of coastal waters in the summer is not too high – up to + 19
degrees, but that’s enough to not only sunbathe,
splash, but also work out different types of swimming
(diving, surfing).

Also, the island is interesting to lovers of ecotourism. Numerous
parks and protected areas attract the attention of their extraordinary
beauty and the opportunity to come in contact with an untouched civilization
by nature.

Come to Ireland and lovers of hiking. Most
the county of Kerry with its
hilly landscapes.

Ireland – attractions.

The main attractions of Ireland are the ancient
castles and other ancient architectural structures. Throughout the territory
there are palaces, castles and ensembles that fully reflect
style of the era: Athenry, Bally, Ballymore, Glinsk, Onaneir, Portumna,
Hackett and many others.

It should be noted that modern architecture has not touched for a long time.
Ireland, therefore the first building in the style of modernism appeared only in
the middle of the last century.

Thanks to the distinctive architecture, Ireland remains the most
an attractive country for those tourists who adore
come into contact with ancient relics.

The most visited places in Ireland are: • Museum (brewery)
Guinness, which visits about a million tourists a year. •
Dublin Zoo, which is up to 930 thousand tourists.

Also visitors to the country are attracted by trips to numerous cliffs
located along the coast.

Ireland – the weather.

Ireland has a temperate marine climate. The warm current of the Atlantic
determines the nature of the weather on the island. In Ireland prevails
warm and wet weather.

Summer, by European standards, is a bit cool, but winter is
warm, the temperature rarely reaches the minimum mark at minus 9
degrees

In the summer the air warms up to 20 degrees and above.

The annual rainfall is quite large – 1200 mm, but they
unevenly distributed over the territory. Most rains in
the western part of the island.

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Ireland – the kitchen.

Ireland’s cuisine deserves special mention, as many
food and drink loved by gourmets around the world.

The most popular dish is Irish stew, which
being prepared from lamb and vegetables. No less attractive treat
for tourists is nourishing and delicious Coddle. Он being prepared from
bacon and sausages that are stewed with onions and potatoes.

Braised bacon with cabbage is quite a familiar dish that is often
uses any European.

But Irish beer has become truly famous and loved,
which is cooked according to special recipes using natural
components.

Therefore, going on a tour of Ireland, there is no doubt
that they will not only meet well here, but also feed them well.

Ireland – National Holidays

As in other countries, in Ireland there are official and
unofficial holidays. This is due to the interweaving of pagan and
Christian traditions.

New Year is an absolute time for fun. First day of spring
celebrate the feast of St. Brigid.

The main national celebration is considered to be March 17 – Day
St. Patrick. This holiday is dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland,
the merit of which is the expulsion of snakes from the island. By
legend, it was Patrick became the ancestor of Christianity in
Ireland

In general, in this country, holidays are very fond. Almost everyone
The first Monday of the month is marked by some fun or
triumph.

Easter, Beltine, Lugnassad, Mabon, Christmas – all these days
celebrated on a large scale.

Ireland – visa.

Byскольку Ирландия не является участницей Шенгенского
agreement, the visa is issued in a general manner. From recent
of time, there is a provision that citizens of Russia and the CIS countries can
enter Ireland with a visa issued for entry into
UK But this rule remains in effect only until October 2012.
of the year.

In this case, the guest must have the status of “business” or “normal
visitor”.

By данной визе должен совершиться хотя бы однажды въезд в
UK

Staying in Ireland is only possible during the period of this
visas

In other cases, standard visas are issued (tourist,
student, transit, business) according to the general scheme.