Ireland 🇮🇪 is a fascinating country located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Republic of Ireland, it is home to roughly 5.4 million people and covers an area of about 70,273 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Ireland — its capital Dublin, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Ireland on the map
Geographically, Ireland belongs to Northern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 70,273 km², which makes it the 122nd largest country or territory on Earth.
Ireland has a coastline as well as land borders with United Kingdom — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Dublin, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how irish life really works.
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Population and languages of Ireland
Around 5.4 million people live in Ireland, making it the 121st most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Ireland is called a Irish.
Ireland is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Irish. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Ireland — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Ireland
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Ireland is +353. Websites from the country typically use the .ie internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Ireland are its flag, its capital Dublin, and its approximate population of 5.4 million.
Neighbouring countries
Ireland shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Ireland
- Ireland's flag emoji is 🇮🇪 — its two-letter country code is IE and its three-letter code is IRL.
- Ireland covers 70,273 km², ranking 122nd in the world by area.
- With about 5.4 million people, Ireland holds the 121st spot in the world population ranking.
- Ireland is a member state of the United Nations.
- Ireland shares borders with 1 country.
Ireland — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Ireland?
- The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
- What is the population of Ireland?
- Ireland has a population of approximately 5,395,790 people, ranking 121st in the world.
- Where is Ireland located?
- Ireland is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Ireland?
- The languages spoken in Ireland include English and Irish.
- What currency is used in Ireland?
- Ireland uses the Euro (EUR).
