The Republic of Ireland
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Land Lush green meadows and tree-covered hills Named Emerald Isle Beautiful green color Forests and farmlands in central lowland Peat – wet ground with decaying plants that can be used for fuel Bogs – Low swampy lands Rocky hilled coasts
Climate No part of Ireland more than 70 miles from sea Uniformed climate Similar to U.K. Mild weather & consistent rains Green year round
Economy Rich soil & pasture land Mid 1800s – too much rain ruined potatoes Great potato famine Manufacturing of machinery Import mineral and energy resources
People Celts (300s BCE) English during 1100s CE Language: English, Celtic Gaelic Population: 4.6 Million Religion: Roman Catholic
History of People From 1100s to 1900s ruled by British Religion dominated split from Britain British officials seized lands for Scottish 1921 Southern Ireland won independence Violence from 1960s to 1990s
Continuing Changes Changing to better for people Member of European Union 1990 elected first female president Mary Robinson
Daily Life 57% of population live in cities and towns Life centers around neighborhood church Sports Soccer, Hurling Irish Stew Boiling potatoes, onions, and mutton
Closure What is one reason for the greenness of Ireland? What is the largest crop grown in Ireland? Why is there such turmoil between Britain and Ireland still today?