| Official name: | Republic of Ireland |
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| Irish name: | Éire |
| Capital: | Dublin |
| Size: | 70,282 km² |
| Population: | 3.5 million |
| Borders: | Northern Ireland (north), Irish Sea (east), Atlantic Ocean (south, west) |
| Currency: | Euro |
| Official languages: | English, Irish |
| Nationality / People: | A person of Irish nationality is an Irishman or an Irishwoman. |
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Other interesting facts:
As Ireland is famous for its green countryside, it is also known as the “Emerald Isle” (= green island).