It consists of Northern Ireland, a region to the northeast that’s part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, the country that occupies most of the island. When the Aldens visit the Republic of Ireland they fly into Dublin, the capital and largest city. Quick Facts • Population: 6,378,000 people (entire island) • Size: 32,595 square miles (entire island) • Currency: Euro The first official language of Ireland is Irish, sometimes known as Irish Gaelic. However, English is the most commonly spoken language. More about Ireland Irish authors have written some of the most famous stories in the world, including Dracula by Bram Stoker, Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, and Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Ireland is full of ancient places. The town of Ballyshannon has signs of Neolithic settlements that go back to 4000 BCE! Other towns, such as Waterford, were founded by Vikings in the 10th Century. There are some very long place names in Ireland! Can you say Knockavanniamountain?
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