Ireland

3.Political system

Michael D. Higgins,

• A republic with a parliamentary system of government

In 1973 Ireland joined the EU

Political administrative Ireland is occupied by two political entities • The Republic of Ireland • Northern Ireland

5. Population

• 4.581.269 people• 63.4 people/km²

European: 96.0% (88.8% Irish + other European 7.2%)Asian: 1.1% (most Chinese)Africa: 0.8% (mostly Nigerians)American: 0.5% (most Americans)Australian and New Zealand: 0.1%

Roman Catholic: 90%Others: Church of Ireland(the Anglican Communion) and muslims

6. Food and drink

Irish Stew Boxty

Coddle

7. Official languages

The official languages in the Republic of Ireland are English and Irish

8. Currency

9. Traditions

10. Music

• National Anthem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAvgroHpEyM

• Celtic folk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKnZgDyS38g&feature=related

• River dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaDzCySXhqQ&feature=related

12. Weather

13. Other information

Colors of he doors

Trinity CollegeWas founded in 1592

The college proper occupies 190,000 m2.

SportsIn Ireland many sports , such as boxing , rowing , cricket , rugby union , Gaelic football and hurling