MAJOR LANDFORMS
highest peak is Carruantoohil (1041 meters above sea level)
largest lake is Lough Neagh
bisected by the river Shanon
alot of coastal mountain
low central plains
TYPE OF GOVERMENT/LEADER
Two seperate political countries
the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
republic, parliamentary democracy in the Republic of Ireland
President Michael D. Higgins
Northern Ireland is still part of the UK
INTERESTING EVENTS
Civil War: that accompanied the establishment of Ireland as seperate from the UK. The 2 main political parties today are direct descendents from the two sides during the war.
The Potato Famine: period of mass starvation, plague, and emigration away from Ireland.
HOW IT MAKES MONEY
agricultural export
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