Ireland

Cecilia, Marta, Oliva, Sara. 1º E

Area: 70.273 Km² Density: 55 pop/ Km²

Population: 6.000.000 Capital: Dublin

Religion: Christianity

Irish mountains are part of the Caledonian system

which are part the mountains of Great Britain

and Ireland.Their tops aren’t very high

because they are old. Highest mountain: Mt.

Carrantuohill 1041 m

The most important characteristics of Irish rivers are:

• short length• the regular presence of water• an estuary mouth.• Main river: Shannon 360 Km

There are a lot of lakes in Ireland. Most of them are on the Atlantic seaboard.

The largest part of Ireland is formed by huge plains so it’s very green.Because of this Ireland is also called the “Emerald Island”

Ireland has a mild, but changeable climate all the year: in Ireland it can rain at any time and anywhere.

ClimateClimate

DublinDublin

CorkCork

Dublin CoddleDublin Coddle

Corned BeefCorned Beef

Soda BreadSoda Bread

Green BeerGreen Beer

Shepherd´ s PieShepherd´ s Pie

There are a lot of castles and towers, but some of them are in ruins.

GREEN: represents the catholics who want an united Ireland

WHITE: represents the hope for peace

ORANGE: represents the protestant community