Title: Ireland - Wikipedia
Headings: Ireland
Ireland
Ireland
Contents
Etymology
History
Prehistoric Ireland
Emergence of Celtic Ireland
Late antiquity and early medieval times
Norman and English invasions
The Kingdom of Ireland
Union with Great Britain
Partition
Independence
Northern Ireland
Politics
Republic of Ireland
Northern Ireland
All-island institutions
Geography
Geology
Climate
Flora and fauna
Impact of agriculture
Demographics
Divisions and settlements
Migration
Languages
Culture
Arts
Literature
Music
Art
Science
Sports
Field sports
Other sports
Recreation
Food and drink
Economy
Overview and GDP
Regional economics
Economic history
Major industries
Tourism
Energy
Notes
References
Bibliography
External links

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Ireland
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This article is about the island in Europe. For the sovereign state of the same name, see Republic of Ireland. For the part of the United Kingdom, see Northern Ireland. For other uses, see Ireland (disambiguation). Island in north-west Europe divided into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Ireland
Éire ( Irish)
Airlann ( Ulster Scots)
Satellite image, October 2010
Location of Ireland (dark green)
in Europe (dark grey)
Geography
Location
Northwestern Europe
Coordinates
53°25′N 8°0′W
﻿ / ﻿ 53.417°N 8.000°W ﻿ / 53.417; -8.000
Coordinates: 53°25′N 8°0′W
﻿ / ﻿ 53.417°N 8.000°W ﻿ / 53.417; -8.000
Adjacent bodies of water
Atlantic Ocean
Area
84,421 km 2 (32,595 sq mi)
Area rank
20th
Coastline
6,226 km (3868.7 mi)
Highest elevation
1,041 m (3415 ft)
Highest point
Carrauntoohil
Administration
Republic of Ireland
Largest city
Dublin (pop. 553,165)
United Kingdom
Country
Northern Ireland
Largest city
Belfast (pop. 333,000)
Demographics
Demonym
Irish
Population
6,572,728 (2016)
Population rank
19th
Pop.