Ireland
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| Area | 84421 |
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| Elevation | 1041 |
| Max length | 486 km |
| Points of interest | Giant's Causeway |
| Cliffs of Moher | |
| Ring of Kerry | |
| Did you know | It's a good time to catch some sun, but showers are still frequent. |
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| ID | 525844 |
About Ireland
Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on Earth.
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... Speaking out against the Catholic Church at a time when few people did sparked outrage and hostility and risked her career, but Ireland is now realising the good she did...
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