Here are some basic facts about the land of Ireland
- It’s an island roughly the size of Maine
- Divided into
- Northern Ireland
- 1.8 million people
- 20% of the land
- 6 counties
- Part of the United Kingdom
- The Republic of Ireland
- 4.5 million people
- 80% of the land
- 26 counties
- An independent nation
- Ireland is 300 miles long and 150 miles wide
- Never more than 75 miles from the sea
- Mild rainy climate
Source: Rick Steves Ireland 2013
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