| ugh Ireland is a small country compared to other | | | | - In the field of agriculture, Ireland was actually |
| countries around the world, it has a long history | | | | the first country in Europe to grow potatoes as a |
| and lots of culture. Ireland has a good mixture of | | | | staple. |
| people, including both urban and rural communities, | | | | - John Tydall is known in the scientific world to be |
| Catholic and Protestant religious groups, Irish and | | | | the first scientist who was able to explain why |
| English speaking people, and a population that | | | | the sky is colored blue. |
| consists of native Irish folk and immigrants from | | | | - While in most countries the emergency code |
| abroad. | | | | 911 is being used, in Ireland they use 999 or 112 |
| The Irish have contributed many things to | | | | instead. |
| worldwide culture throughout the years. For | | | | - Considered to be the longest and oldest in the |
| holidays, Saint Patrick’s Day is a well | | | | world, a place now known as Country Mayo, is a |
| known holiday that has Irish roots. The shamrock | | | | large field system that can be found in Ireland. |
| is a symbol of Ireland that can now be found in | | | | - The US$100 may be accepted in most countries |
| other places around the world. As far as folklore | | | | for exchange, but in Ireland, most banks do not |
| and fantasy is concerned, the Leprechaun is one | | | | accept this US bill. |
| well known contribution to world literature. Ireland | | | | - An old Irish symbol, called |
| is also known for potatoes and pubs. | | | | “Seamroy” is believed to be the |
| Trivia is always fun to know; and sharing trivia | | | | symbol of the blessed trinity for Irish people. |
| about countries is always interesting. Ireland is | | | | - On demographics, it is said that 35% of the |
| already an interesting country, and here is some | | | | people in Australia are of Irish descent. The US is |
| fun information that will change your view about | | | | no stranger to this as around 40 million people in |
| Ireland and make you realize how fun it truly is. | | | | US are also of Irish descent. |
| - Want to be in touch in nature? Dublin boasts | | | | - March 17 is a special day for Ireland. The day is |
| what is considered to be the oldest zoo in Europe. | | | | considered to be St. Patrick’s Day, and at |
| - It may be a little tricky, but upon closer look, | | | | the same time, this is the day they celebrate the |
| windmills in Ireland turn clockwise. What’s | | | | National Day of Ireland as well. |
| different? All windmills around the world just | | | | Every country has their own uniqueness that |
| happen to turn the other way around, they all | | | | differentiates it from other countries. It is always |
| turn counter-clockwise. | | | | good to learn about others so you can widen |
| - Born in an immigrant ship and whose parents | | | | your understanding about the world. Ireland truly |
| are from a place called Country Antrim in Europe, | | | | has a lot to offer to the world. Their wonderful |
| former US President Andrew Jackson is | | | | customs, friendly people, delicious food and natural |
| considered to be the only US president who was | | | | wonders will truly be appreciated the world over. |
| not born in US. | | | | |