Ireland
Form of government: Republic
Population: 4,250,163 (2010 estimate)
Capital: Dublin
Area: 70, 273 km2, 27, 133 sq mi
Largest cities: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford
Ethnic groups: Celtic, English
Languages: Irish (Gaelic) is spoken mainly in areas along the western seaboard. English is the language generally used. Both Irish and English are official languages.
Religious affiliations: Roman Catholic 85%, Church of Ireland (Anglican) 4%, Protestant 1%, Other 10%
Education expenditure as a share of gross national product (GDP): 4.7% (2005)
Number of years of compulsory schooling: 10 years (2007)
Monetary unit: 1 Euro (€), consisting of 100 cents
Economy: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Industry, Services, Energy production
Major trade partners for exports: Major trade partners for exports United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, and Belgium
Major trade partners for imports: United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, and Netherlands
