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Republic of Ireland

Name: Éire / Ireland
Language: Irish, English
Currency: 1 EUR

International code: IE
International phone code: +353

Capital: Dublin
Population: 4,5 mil.
Climate: Due to a temperate oceanic climate, temperatures are rarely lower than −3 °C in winter or higher than 22 °C in summer. The Atlantic Ocean and the warming influence of the Gulf Stream shape Ireland's weather patterns. Temperatures differ regionally, with central and eastern areas tending to be more extreme. Sunshine duration is highest in the south-east. Rainfall patterns are highest in the winter and lowest during the early months of summer. Determined by the south-westerly winds, western areas experience the most rainfall, while Dublin receives the least.
Religions: Roman Catholics

Homosexuality: legal
Legal age of consent: 17
Marriage: registered parthership

Gay scene: An annual Gay Pride Festival takes place in Dublin, Cork and Galway as well as the gay and lesbian Film Festival every August bank holiday in Dublin. A lively gay scene has developed in Dublin and Cork and be sure to check out the infamous drag shows in The George bar in Dublin

Travel tips:
Dublin - capital
Cork

General informations:
president
parliament
government

Dublin

Castle of Dublin

Cork

Rock of Cashel

Cliffs of Moher, west coast

Lake Guinness