Ireland, also known in the Irish language as Eire, is located in the North Atlantic Ocean and is home to about 5 million people. Ireland is politically divided into two main regions, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which itself is part of the U.K. The Northern Ireland population is about 2 million. 

Gaelic is an official language in Ireland, it is brought by Celtic cultures that came to Ireland in the 1st century, and because of English influence, in the early 20th century English was recognized as the second official language of Ireland.

Ireland got its independence in 1922, the country was going through tough times but it managed to apply new economic policies, started to open more to international trade, invested in education, and other changes that led the country to experience one of the greatest economic growth in the world. When walking in Dublin you will see a very interesting monument of Spire of Dublin, it is 120 meters high, it was installed in 2002 and it is believed that it represents Ireland’s economic growth over the past decades.

From Celtic cultures to the breathtaking beauty of its varied landscapes, Ireland is a great destination for tourists, there are many interesting places to visit and discover. 

A few Interesting facts about Ireland:

– Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe.

– Celtic harp is the national symbol of Ireland, this makes Ireland the only country that has a musical instrument for a national symbol.

– Ireland’s patron saint is Saint Patrick, who brought Christianity to the island. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year and is arguably the most popular holiday among locals and tourists.

– Some of the Irish inventions are the Hypodermic Syringe by Francis Ryndin in 1844 and colored photography by John Joly in 1894.

– Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is where the Titanic was built, today you can visit The Titanic Museum there.

– Newgrange in Ireland is an extraordinary grand passage tomb that dates back to 3200 BC and is older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids.

– There are no snakes in Ireland.

– Sean’s Bar, located in the small town of Athlon in Ireland, has been recognized as the oldest pub in the world.

– Halloween is believed to have originated in Ireland around 2,000 years ago, tracing its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.

– Gaelic Football and Hurling are Ireland’s most popular sports.

– Over 11 million tourists visit Ireland every year.