What is a interesting fact about Ireland?

Answer 1

The name Ireland derives from the name of the Celtic goddess Ériu (in modern Irish, Éire) with the addition of the Germanic word land. Most other western European names for Ireland, such as French Irlande, derive from the same source

The first settlements in Ireland date from 8000 BC.

Ireland has fewer animal and plant species than either Great Britain or mainland Europe because it became an island shortly after the end of the last ice age, about 10,000 years ago.

For an island with a relatively small population, Ireland has made a large contribution to world literature in all its branches, mainly in English.[71] Poetry in Irish represents the oldest vernacular poetry in Europe with the earliest examples dating from the 6th century.

Ireland has a rich history in science[82] and is known for its excellence in scientific research conducted at its many universities and institutions. Noted particularly are Ireland's contributions to fiber optics technology and related technologies.

Answer 2

A good map of Ireland will show 32 counties and 4 provinces and may also indicate the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The most northerly point on the island of Ireland is Malin Head, county Donegal, which is in the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland.

The most easterly point is in the north and the most westerly point is in the south.

Cork is the largest county.

Louth is the smallest county.

Laois is the only county not bordering a county with a coastline.

A map of Ireland on a globe shows that it is east of Canada and not the USA.

The highest mountains are nearer to the coasts, with the flatter areas mainly being in the midlands.

The largest lake is Lough Neagh.

The name Southern Ireland will not appear on the map as it is an incorrect reference to the Republic of Ireland.

Answer 3

Ireland once dominated the world's market for whiskey, producing 90% of the world's whiskey at the start of the 20th century.

Answer 4

It is the 20th largest island in the world.

Answer 5

All Irish people are awesome.