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Ireland is divided into four provinces: Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connaught. |
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The Republic of Ireland consists of 26 counties and Northern Ireland consists of 6 counties. |
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The population of the island is approximately 5.6 million |
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Over half the Irish population is under 30 years old. |
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The island of Ireland is 300 miles long and 190 miles wide |
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Ireland covers approximately 32,600 sq. miles |
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The patron saint of Ireland is Saint Patrick's with Saint Patrick's Day being celebrated on 17 March |
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Irish roads are the least congested in Europe |
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