General Facts about Ireland
Division of Ireland:
Located in the northwest of Europe, Ireland is the 3rd largest island in Europe. Conventionally, Ireland was divided into 4 provinces, which are Connacht (504,121 population), Leinster (2,295, 123), Munster (1,173,340), and Ulster (1, 993, 918). It has been divided into 32 counties between the 13th and 17th centuries of which 6 counties are towards the north and remaining 26 are called as the Republic of Ireland.
Covering over 80% of the island, the Republic of Ireland is a sovereign state and its capital city is Dublin. The left 20% of the island is covered by Northern Ireland and its capital city is Belfast.
Festivals:
Some where and at some time of the year, there is bound to be a festival or a major event in Ireland and some of the best happens during the Christmas and New Year. Some of the major and top festivals celebrated in Ireland include Saint Patrick’s Day Festival, Rose of Tralee Festival, Cork Film Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival, Waterford Film Festival, and many more.
Wildlife:
About 10,000 years ago after the last Ice Age, Ireland has been separated form Europe and because of which it consists of only few species of plant and animals. Only 26 native land mammal species that includes badger, hedgehog and red deer, Irish hare are often seen less and more than 400 bird species are present in Ireland of which many migrate from Iceland, Africa and Greenland. Lizard is the only reptile that is native to Ireland.Exotic Car Rental Miami seo agency
Sports:
In terms of community involvement and match attendance, the most famous sport in Ireland is Gaelic football. The other sporting activities include with highest playing participation include golf, swimming, soccer, hockey, rugby, billiards and cycling.
Car Rentals:
Renting a car in Ireland is a great option and the major car rental services are available from Avis, Thrifty, Budget, Argus and Hertz.
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