Ireland

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ireland

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Ireland?Island in the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of Europe
2. How many people live in Ireland?Approximately 7.04 million (combined, 2022 estimate)
3. How big is Ireland?84,421 square kilometers (32,595 square miles)
4. What language do people speak in Ireland?English (predominant), Irish (Gaelic) (official)
5. What is Ireland known for?Emerald landscapes, rich literary tradition, traditional music and dance, historical significance
6. What is the capital of republic of ireland?Dublin

Temperate Maritime Climate: A climate influenced by the ocean, featuring mild temperatures and significant rainfall year-round.
Gaelic Games: Traditional Irish sports, including hurling and Gaelic football, managed by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
Partition of Ireland: The 1921 division of the island into the Irish Free State (later Republic of Ireland) and Northern Ireland.
Protestant Ascendancy: A historical period where Protestants held political and economic dominance in Ireland.