Ireland
Ireland is an island country situated in the Northwest of Europe.
The Republic of Ireland is the official descriptionof the sovereign state which covers approximately five-sixths of the island of Ireland, off the coast of north-west Europe. The state's constitutional name is Ireland (in the Irish language: Éire) and this is how international organisations and residents usually refer to the country. It is a member of the European Union, has a developed economy and a population of slightly more than 4.2 millionThe remaining sixth of the island of Ireland is known as Northern Ireland and is part of the United Kingdom.
The economy of Ireland has transformed in recent years from an agricultural focus to one dependent on trade, industry and investment.
Ireland is known for its Irish traditional music, but has produced many other internationally influential artists in other musical genres; Blues guitarist Rory Gallagher, folk singer Christy Moore, the Wolfe Tones and singer Sinéad O'Connor.
Dublin is most populer city in Ireland.
