Ireland is an island located to Europa's northwest, in the north Atlantic Ocean. The ocean is responsible

for the coastal rugose line of the west, together with many islands, peninsulas

and bays.

Composed by three vertical striping of equal dimensions: green, white and

orange. The orange band symbolizes the Protestants of Ireland and the

green one represents the Catholics of the country. The white band

represents the peace.

The Ireland´s island is

divided in the Republic

of Ireland and

Northern Ireland.

The capital is Belfast, the seat of Parliament, the Government and major administrative agencies. It extends over a small plain at the end of the bay of the same name, on the River Lagan, on the north coast of Ireland and 142 miles

north of Dublin.

The capital is Dublin. It is located in the center

of the east coast of the island, in the river

mouth of the river Liffey and in the

center of the County of Dublin. Originally it was founded by the vikingos in c.841. It

has been the capital of the country from the

Middle Ages

The population of the island is 6 million, 4.25 million in the Republic and an estimated

1.75 million in Northern Ireland

The official languages are Gael or

Irish and English.

Ireland has a moderated

climate with similar

temperatures along the whole

country. The climate is

influenced by the Gulf Stream.

Irlanda is a country that guards great history and it

presents many beautiful

places to visit

Ireland offers horticulture of

extreme beauty, exquisite

flowers and impressive

sources and reservoirs.

Ruins of old castles turned into luxurious hotels of five

stars, the castles of

Ireland produce honoring to the inhabitants of other times.

Ireland has some of the best museums and galleries of art of the whole Europe

The history of Ireland in many interpretive fascinating centers

The national sport is the Rugby. This Irish rugby team includes players from north and south, and the Irish Rugby Football Union governs the sport on both sides of the border. The team competes every year in the Tilt Six

Nations close to England, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.

Gaelic Football is a mixture between Soccer and Rugby

Golf it is a very important sport in

ireland.

It is a band of rock of Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 1976,

U2, it is one of the most popular bands of the

world from middle of the decade of

1980.

Five days of magic in the

streets of Dublin.

On March 17 it is celebrated for all the Irishes.