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Ireland

Facts at a Glance

Full country name: Éire (Republic of Ireland)
Area: 70,300 sq km
Population: 3.96 million
Capital City: Dublin
People: Irish; small immigrant populations
Language: English, Gaelic,
Religion: 90% Roman Catholic, 3% Protestant
Government: democracy
Head of State: President (Republic) Mary McAleese
Head of Government: Prime Minister (Republic) Bertie Ahern

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