Ireland: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Ireland

Ireland is a country in Northern Europe. Its capital is Dublin. It covers about 70,273 km² (27,133 sq mi). Official languages include English and Irish. It shares land borders with 1 country.

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Ireland at a glance

Official name
Republic of Ireland
Capital
Dublin
Region
Northern Europe (Europe)
Area
70,273 km² (27,133 sq mi)
Official languages
English and Irish
Currency
Euro (€)
People
Irish
Calling code
+353
Internet domain
.ie
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Ireland is Dublin.

Ireland is in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.

Ireland uses the Euro (€).

Ireland has 2 official languages: English and Irish.

Ireland borders United Kingdom.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).