Ireland's Tourist Destinations

Ireland is an island to the north-west of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the island of Great Britain, from which it is separated by the Irish Sea.

Politically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland, which covers five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom, which covers the remaining area and is located in the north-east of the island. The population of Ireland is approximately 6.4 million. Just under 4.6 million live in the Republic of Ireland and just over 1.8 million live in Northern Ireland.

The island's geography comprises relatively low-lying mountains surrounding a central plain, with several navigable rivers extending inland. The island has lush vegetation, a product of its mild but changeable oceanic climate, which avoids extremes in temperature. Thick woodlands covered the island until medieval times. Today, the amount of land that is forested in Ireland is just one third of the European average of 35%. There are twenty-six extant mammal species native to Ireland.

Irish culture has had a significant influence on other cultures, especially in the fields of literature and, to a lesser degree, science and education. Alongside mainstream Western culture, a strong indigenous culture exists, as expressed for example through Gaelic games, Irish music, and the Irish language. The culture of the island has also many features shared with Great Britain, including the English language, and sports such association football, rugby, horse racing and golf.

Dublin Castle

There are many interesting tourist destinations to visit in Ireland. Check out some of tourist attractions that attract all tourists coming to Ireland:

• Dublin Zoo
• Cliffs of Moher
• Blarney Stone
• Newgrange
• The Burren
• Guinness Storehouse
• Dublin Castle
• Bunratty Castle
• Blarney Castle
• Fota Wildlife Park
• Kilmainhal Gaol
• Phoenix Park
• Slane Castle

Reference:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland