Ireland

Ireland is a country located on the island of Ireland, west of Great Britain. It borders Northern Ireland to the north, which is part of the United Kingdom. The capital of Ireland is Dublin, known for its literary history, vibrant pub culture, and historic architecture. Ireland is famous for its green and lush landscapes, rugged coastlines, ancient castles, and cultural traditions, including music, dance, and literature. The country is known as the "Emerald Isle" for its lush vegetation and natural landscapes. Ireland has a rich Celtic history and a strong cultural identity, reflected in the Irish Gaelic language and celebrations like St. Patrick's Day. The Irish economy is one of the most dynamic in the European Union, with a strong technology and pharmaceutical sector. Population of Ireland from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.85 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 4.90 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 4.96 million inhabitants. Capital (Dublin): Population in 2020: About 1.42 million inhabitants in the Greater Dublin Area. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Dublin: ~1,420,000 (metropolitan area) Cork: ~210,000 Limerick: ~94,000 Galway: ~80,000 Waterford: ~54,000 Drogheda: ~41,000 Dundalk: ~39,000 Bray: ~32,000 Swords: ~39,000 Navan: ~31,000 Ireland is historically divided into 4 provinces, which are not used for modern administrative purposes. For statistical purposes, it is divided into 8 regions: Border West Mid-West South-East South-West Dublin Mid-East Midland GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 324,900 million Euros. 2019: About 356,000 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About -5,000 million Euros. 2019: About -5,600 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 64.6%. 2019: About 57.4%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 5.8%. 2019: About 5.0%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)