Republic of 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/republic-of-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 Republic of Ireland?Northwestern Europe, occupying most of the island of Ireland
2. How many people live in Republic of Ireland?Approximately 5.4 million (2024)
3. What is the capital of Republic of Ireland?Dublin
4. How big is Republic of Ireland?70,273 km²
5. What language do people speak in Republic of Ireland?English and Irish
6. What money is used in Republic of Ireland?Euro (€)

Unitary parliamentary republic: A system of government where power is centralized, and the executive branch is accountable to the legislature.
Oireachtas: The national parliament of Ireland, comprising the Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann.
Taoiseach: The head of government in the Republic of Ireland, equivalent to a Prime Minister.
Gaeilge: The Irish language, an official language of Ireland and a significant cultural heritage.