About Dublin

Ireland

Ireland is an English speaking island on the north western edge of Europe. It is 486 km long and 275 km wide. Ireland has 3,172 km of coastline - the longest coastline per head of population in Europe. The Republic of Ireland occupies three-quarters of the island, has a population of 4.5 million, over one million of whom live in its capital city Dublin.

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Dublin

Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is built on the River Liffey and has a population of approximately 1.5 million people. It is situated beside the sea, and close to the countryside and mountains. The rest of the country is easily accessible by car, train, or bus. Ireland, with its beautiful scenery, offers a range of attractions to the tourist including ancient archaeological sites and monuments, a variety of sporting activities such as fishing, riding and golf, as well as traditional dancing and music.

A city of fine Georgian buildings, Dublin has been influenced by its Danish, Norman and English antecedents. It has excellent shops, museums, antique shops and a range of pubs and restaurants. It has four major theatres, including the world famous Abbey theatre, concert facilities, art galleries and cinemas. There is a wide variety of sporting facilities including golf courses and sailing, as well as racecourses.

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