Munster

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/munster

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 Munster?Southwest Ireland
2. How many people live in Munster?1,373,346 (2022 estimate)
3. How big is Munster?24,675 km² (9,527 sq mi)
4. What language do people speak in Munster?English, Irish (Gaeilge)
5. What is the largest city?Cork
6. What is the historical counties?Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford

Rí Ruirech: An ancient Irish term for a 'king of over-kings,' signifying a high ruler with authority over other chieftains.
Shiring: The historical process of dividing land into administrative districts called counties, often influenced by Norman practices.
Gaeltacht: An area in Ireland where the Irish language is the predominant means of communication and is actively promoted.
Temperate Maritime Climate: A climate characterized by mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and limited temperature extremes due to proximity to the sea.