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| Area (sq km): | 68,890 | |
| Population: | 4,109,086 | |
| Nationality: | Irish | |
| Local Name: | Eire | |
| Language: | English, Irish Gaelic |
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| Time Zone: | 0 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 euro = 100 cents |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Dublin | |
| Dialling Code: | +353 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .ie | |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic, Church of Ireland |
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| Climate: | Maritime | |
| Government: | Parliamentary Democracy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not required | |
| Banking: | M-F 10.00-12.30 13.30-15.00 |
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| Major Airports: | Cork(ORK), Dublin(DUB), Kerry(KIR), Shannon(SNN) |
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The South Coast
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Top tourist attractions
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Dublin sightseeing
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Blarney Stone
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Dublin Castle
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