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Discovering Ireland: Economy, Geography, and Rich History

Explore the vibrant landscape of Ireland, renowned for its economy driven by key industries such as steel, pharmaceuticals, and technology. Learn about its breathtaking geography, including the highest peak, Carrauntoohill, and the longest river, Shannon. As the third-largest island in Europe with a rich history dating back to early settlers, Ireland offers a unique blend of culture and nature. With a population of around six million, it boasts a temperate climate and is famously known as "The Emerald Isle" for its stunning green scenery.

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Discovering Ireland: Economy, Geography, and Rich History

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  1. Welcome to Ireland Mrs. Cirigliano July 18, 2007

  2. Economy Main industries:steel, lead, zinc, silver, aluminum, barite, and gypsummining processing; food, brewing, textiles, clothing; chemicals, pharmacology; machinery, rail transportation equipment, passenger and commercial vehicles, ship construction and refurbishment; glass and crystal; computer software, tourism Export goods: machinery and equipment, computers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals; live animals, animal products Import goods: data processing equipment, other machinery and equipment, chemicals, petroleum and petroleum products, textiles, clothing

  3. The “Emerald Aisle’s” Land Formations • Ireland is 32,591 square miles • Low Plains • ~ Throughout Ireland • Mountains • ~ Along coast • ~ Highest peak is Carrauntoohill 3414 Feet • Lakes • ~ Lough Neagh is the largest lake in Ireland 150 sq miles. • Rivers • ~ Shannon River is the longest river in Ireland 240 miles Atlantic Ocean Irish Sea Ireland’s green scenery earned it’s nickname “The Emerald Aisle.”

  4. Population • Third largest island in Europe • Twentieth largest island in the world • Total Population as of 2006 was approximately six million people .

  5. Temperature - Climate • Ireland’s weather is controlled by the Atlantic Ocean • 9°C is the average annual temperature= 48°F • Maximum summer temperature is 19°C= 66.2°F • Minimum winter temperature is 2.5°C=36.5°F • Sunniest months are May through June • Annual rainfall: • 150 days along east and south east coasts • 225 days along the west coast

  6. Ireland’s Capitol Dublin The Half Penny Bridge

  7. Places of Interest Bunratty Castle The Blarney Castle

  8. The Cliffs of Moher

  9. St. Patrick’s Cathedral Galway City

  10. History of Ireland • First known settlers were hunters –gatherers from Britain and Western Europe around 8000 B.C. • Early Christian Ireland 400–800 • Early Medieval and Viking Era 800–1166 • Early Modern Ireland 1536–1691 • Ireland 1691–1801 • Ireland 1801–1922- • Following the War of Independence • Ireland is known as a free state.

  11. Resources http://www.blarneycastle.ie/ http://www.csgnetwork.com/tempconvjava.html http://www.12travel.co.uk/goto/weather.html http://www.destination360.com/europe/ireland/galway.php http://www.dublinzoo.ie/come.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland http://www.travelireland.org/dublin/images/half_penny_bridge_dublin.jpg http://www.galway1.ie/sights/

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