Flashcards on Ireland: An Overview
Ireland: An Overview for Students | Geography & Culture
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Ireland (country)
19 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the official name of Ireland?
Answer: Republic of Ireland (also known as the Emerald Isle).
Card 2
Question: Where is Ireland located geographically?
Answer: Off the continent of Europe; it is considered part of Europe.
Card 3
Question: How is the island of Ireland politically divided?
Answer: Two parts: the Republic of Ireland (a country) and Northern Ireland, which belongs to the United Kingdom.
Card 4
Question: What is the capital city of Ireland?
Answer: Dublin.
Card 5
Question: What is Dublin known for and what geographic features influence its climate?
Answer: Dublin is the major port and has Dublin Castle; its temperate climate is influenced by being on a bay and the River Liffey.
Card 6
Question: What is the approximate total population of Ireland mentioned in the content?
Answer: Over 4 million people.
Card 7
Question: What currency does Ireland use?
Answer: The Euro.
Card 8
Question: Which economic sectors are important to Ireland's economy?
Answer: Service industry (including tourism) leads, and manufacturing is also very important; historically farming was a major part.
Card 9
Question: How is Ireland's government structured?
Answer: A parliamentary democracy with a directly elected president (two terms, seven years each), a parliament called the Oireachtas with two houses (a house
Card 10
Question: How long is a presidential term in Ireland and how many terms can the president serve?
Answer: Seven years per term; the president can serve two terms.