Ireland, this place....

1 Ireland (Irish: Poblacht na h?ireann; English: Republic of Ireland) is a parliamentary republic in Western Europe, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Irish Sea to the east, separated from the United Kingdom. Facing the sea, it is the passage from North America to Europe. Ireland's natural environment has been maintained quite well. It is known as the "Emerald Island", with trees and rivers crisscrossing the country. Its university education is very mature, and Dublin, the capital, has been known as a university city since the Middle Ages. The domestic climate is mild and the temperatures in various places are relatively balanced. May to June is the sunniest period of the year and is more suitable for travel. Because there are grasslands all over the country, it is also known as the "Green Island", "Emerald" and "Emerald Island".

The Irish belong to the Celts and are the descendants of the first generation of residents of the European continent. Ireland became independent from British colonial rule in 1922 and later became a permanently neutral country.

Ireland is a highly developed capitalist country. It is also a member of the European Union, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. It is also one of the countries with the fastest economic development in the world, and has won the reputation of "Europe's Little Tiger" due to its developed economy.

2 Location and Territory

Ireland is located in the south-central part of the island of Ireland in western Europe, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west, bordering Northern Ireland of the United Kingdom to the northeast, and facing the United Kingdom across the Irish Sea to the east. Geographical coordinates It is 53 degrees north latitude/8 degrees west longitude. The territory covers an area of ??70,280 square kilometers, including 68,890 square kilometers of land area and 1,390 square kilometers of water area. The coastline is 3169 kilometers long.

3 Terrain:

The central part of Ireland is a plain with many lakes and swamps, with an average altitude of about 100 meters. The north, northwest and south are plateaus and mountains. The central part is composed of hills and plains, and the coast is mostly highland; the longest river, Abha na Sionainne, is about 370 kilometers long, and the largest lake is Loch Koilib.

The island of Ireland is 475 kilometers long from north to south and 275 kilometers wide from east to west. The island covers an area of ??84,000 square kilometers, 5/6 of which belongs to the Republic of Ireland. Ireland consists of the central plain and the surrounding coastal mountains. It is shaped like a basin with steep edges, high in the north and south and low in the middle. The central plain accounts for more than half of the country's total area, with an altitude of 30 to 120 meters, and some areas with an altitude of 200 to 300 meters. Low hills, this area is covered with lush forests and green fields, making it an ideal grassland pasture.

The eastern and northern mountains range from 700 to 900 meters above sea level, and the southern mountains range from 700 to 1,000 meters above sea level; the southwest coast has steep cliffs and rugged rocks. There are many caves and undercurrents in the mountains; the coastal mountains have been eroded for a long time, and the mountains are divided by wide valleys, which is conducive to transportation between the inland and the coast. Ireland's coastline is more than 3,000 kilometers long. Its eastern coast is relatively straight and lacks natural harbors; its western and southern coastlines are intertwined, undulating, and highly varied.

The whole island is surrounded by small hills, and the middle part is relatively low, which is a lowland crisscrossed by rivers and lakes. There are also many lakes in the area. The Shannon River is the longest river, while the others are short. The island is divided into north and south parts by the Liffey River (an Life) running east-west. Mount West Karanthuel is the highest point in the country (1041 meters above sea level). The harbor on the Atlantic coast is winding and incised, Duoliang Port. The east coast is relatively straight.

4Climate

It has a marine temperate broad-leaved forest climate, with an average temperature of 3.2℃ in the coldest month, 16.2℃ in the hottest month, and an annual precipitation of 750~1000 mm. Pastures and pastures account for about 80% of the country's total area.

The climate is mild and humid, a typical temperate maritime climate, affected by the North Atlantic Warm Current. The difference between the four seasons is not obvious. The average annual temperature is between 0℃ and 20℃. It rains all year round, with sunny weather accounting for about 1/5 of the year. Affected by the Gulf Stream and the prevailing southwesterly winds from the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland has a stable climate and temperatures are basically the same across the country. The temperature is 4-7℃ in winter and 14-16℃ in summer. The precipitation ranges from 800 to 1000 mm.

5 Resources

Ireland’s main mineral resources include natural gas, peat, copper, lead, graphite, zinc, silver, barite, gypsum, limestone, dolomite, etc.

Ireland is rich in lead and zinc reserves and is the largest lead and zinc producer in Europe. Zinc production accounts for 4.3% of the world's total, and lead production accounts for 2% of the world's total. Peat is widely distributed, accounting for approximately 13% of the country's area. Natural gas reserves are estimated at 38.2 billion cubic meters. 70% of the energy it needs depends on imports.