Ireland

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Ireland is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Dublin. It has a population of around 4,867,309 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Euro. It shares land borders with 1 country.

Ireland is a country in Europe. Its capital is Dublin. It has a population of 4,867,309, bordering 1 country. The official language is English. The official currency is the Euro.

Where is Ireland?

Ireland at a glance

Capital: Dublin
Population: 4.9M
Currency: Euro
Language: English
Continent: Europe
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Ireland

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Bordering countries

United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions about Ireland

What is the capital of Ireland?

The capital of Ireland is Dublin.

What continent is Ireland in?

Ireland is located in Europe.

What is the population of Ireland?

Ireland has a population of approximately 4,867,309 people.

What is the currency of Ireland?

The official currency of Ireland is the Euro.

What language is spoken in Ireland?

The main language spoken in Ireland is English.

What is the flag of Ireland?

Ireland's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.

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