1. The Republic of Ireland

2. Map

3. 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

4. Climate No part of Ireland more than 70 miles from sea
Uniformed climate
Similar to U.K.
Mild weather & consistent rains
Green year round

5. Economy Rich soil & pasture land
Mid 1800s – too much rain ruined potatoes
Great potato famine
Manufacturing of machinery
Import mineral and energy resources

6. People Celts (300s BCE) English during 1100s CE
Language: English, Celtic Gaelic
Population: 4.6 Million
Religion: Roman Catholic

7. 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

8. Continuing Changes Changing to better for people
Member of European Union
1990 elected first female president
Mary Robinson

9. 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

10. 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?