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    • Why Is Ireland Two Countries? | Britannica
      • The island of Ireland comprises the Republic of Ireland, which is a sovereign country, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.
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  2. The island of Ireland contains both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, but what led to this separation?

  3. Ireland (Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] ⓘ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (Poblacht na hÉireann), is a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island.

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    As of 2022, the population of the entire island is just over 7 million, with 5.1 million living in the Republic of Ireland and 1.9 million in Northern Ireland, ranking it the second-most populous island in Europe after Great Britain.

  5. In the Republic of Ireland, some counties have been split resulting in the creation of new counties: there are currently 26 counties, 3 cities and 2 cities and counties that demarcate areas of local government in the Republic .

    • Antrim – the Glens county. Overview: County Antrim is part of Northern Ireland and Ulster, with a population of approximately 618,000 people. Interesting fact: People of Antrim hold the common nickname of ‘The Glensman’ due to Antrim’s famous glens.
    • Armagh – the orchard county. Overview: Armagh is part of Northern Ireland and Ulster with a population of approximately 174,792. Interesting fact: Armagh is known as the ‘Orchard County’ due to its abundance of orchards.
    • Carlow – the dolmen county. Overview: Carlow is in the south-east of Ireland and is part of the province of Leinster. It has a population of approximately 24,272.
    • Cavan – the Breifne (also Brefni) county. Overview: Cavan is part of the province of Ulster, located on the border region with a population of approximately 76,176.
  6. 2 days ago · (2024 est.) 5,304,000. Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 0.937 euro. Head Of State: President: Michael D. Higgins. Recent News. May 31, 2024, 4:35 AM ET (Jerusalem Post) Irish Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder slams Ireland's anti-Zionism. May 28, 2024, 9:17 AM ET (BBC) Irish PM Simon Harris formally recognises a Palestinian state.

  7. Ireland is divided into four provinces, Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht which are made up of 32 counties.

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