Ireland
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Flag Description
Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and orange; similar to the flag of cote d'ivoire, which is shorter and has the colors reversed - orange (hoist side), white, and green; also similar to the flag of italy, which is shorter and has colors of green (hoist side), white, and red.

Currency
The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.67 euros.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Western europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of ireland in the north atlantic ocean, west of great britain.

Climate
Temperate maritime; modified by north atlantic current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time.

Terrain
Mostly level to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Carrauntoohil 1,041 m.

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Ireland

This is a map of Ireland. The map illustrates the location of Dublin and its proximity to Sligo, Galaway, Cork, and the North Atlantic Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Scotland / Northern Ireland / England

Ireland News:
Weather update
Latest weather forecast from Northern Ireland
NI children to get swine flu jab
The swine flu vaccination programme is to be extended to younger children in Northern Ireland.

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