Ireland
Ireland is the 20th largest island in the world. It is located just north-west of the main part of Europe. It is separated into two parts, The Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland which is a part of the United Kingdom. About 6.4 million total live in both parts. Two-thirds of that population live in the Republic of Ireland, and one-third live in Northern Ireland.
The physical features of Ireland are basically rough terrain and a lot of plants and trees. They have an ocean-like climate. The ocean makes Ireland a mild climate.
Ireland was covered in ice during the Ice Age. After a while, it reached the Neolithic Age when domestic animals were imported. After that, The Bronze Age arrived, which was when people started using metals in their lives. In the 9th century, the Vikings raided Ireland and created the main cities that now spread through it. Later, invasions started from England and Norman. In 1603, Ireland was captured by England. The people of Ireland were not really free until the early 1900's.
Many people know about the famine that was started in the 1840's. It was started when the potatoes that people were growing got infected. Over one million people died and one million people got out of the country to survive.
The Irish are famous for their drinking. In the 20th century, they supplied about 90% of the world's whiskey. They have found the importance of beer. Guinness, is a major beer company around the world but Ireland is where it started.
The farmland is in a mild climate which makes potatoes a major crop. Without it, many people would starve just like what happened in the famine. They also like to graze cattle.
Ireland is a great place to go for a vacation. It has lush, green land that can be pretty awesome. Many people find their way to Dublin, the capital, or the Drombeg Stone Circle. It would also be funny to be around so many red-heads.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland
http://www.discoverireland.com/us/about-ireland/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ireland
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