Official name: Republic of Ireland Also known as: Éire, Irish Free State, Poblacht na hÉireann, ‘Emerald Isle’
Capital: Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath) Total Area: 70,273 km² (27,133 mi²) Approximate population: 5,285,815 Location: Northwestern Europe Languages: English, Irish Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) Organizations: United Nations, European Union, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Maritime boundaries: Atlantic Ocean, Irish Sea Borders: United Kingdom