Ten fun facts about Ireland
Fact 1:
The Irish flag dates from the 1800's.
Fact 2:
The highest point in Ireland is Mount Carrantuohill with its 1041 meters.
Fact 3:
Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C.
Fact 4:
The Parliament of Ireland consists of the Senate and a Lower House.
Fact 5:
The most heavily populated county is county Dublin.
Fact 6:
The longest place name in Ireland is Muckanaghederdauhaulia.
Fact 7:
Irelands military is organized under the Irish Defense Force.
Fact 8:
Saint Patrick's is an Irish holiday honoring Saint Patrick.
Fact 9:
There are more mobile phones in Ireland than there are people.
Fact 10:
Ireland joined the European Community in 1973.
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