ireland

Ireland is an island nation in north‑west Europe, divided between the Republic of Ireland (an independent EU member state covering most of the island) and Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom). The Republic’s capital is Dublin. Known for its lush green landscape, Celtic heritage, Gaelic language, literature, music, and a mixed economy focused on technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. It uses the euro and English (with Irish as a co‑official language). Views Nigeria