Ireland Capital

Dublin is the chief or capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It is the largest city in the country. The word Dublin originates from an Irish word, which translates to “black pool," a natural feature for which the town was named. In 2016, Dublin was estimated to have a rapidly expanding population of 1.3 million people. The city has a predominantly caucasian Irish population but has seen an increase in immigration from both European and non-European nations. As the capital city, Dublin is home to the national parliament as well as other government buildings. The city is administered by a mayor who heads the Dublin City Council.

Dublin has existed for many centuries, with evidence of human settlement there from as early as 140 A.D. Officially though, Dublin became a city in 988 A.D. after Vikings invaded the area and ruled over the native Irish population. The first king of Ireland was sworn into power in Dublin in 1166. The city thrived as a business hub and became the headquarters for Norman settlers who built Dublin Castle. In the middle ages, it was greatly affected by the “Black Death," which killed a significant portion of the population. However, with modernization in the 18th Century, the city continued to prosper. The Irish war of independence slowed down this growth, but modern day Dublin is at the center of Ireland’s economic development with advances made in both the public and private sectors.

Dublin is known as Ireland’s cultural hub. It is home to several renowned historical figures. These include world-famous musicians, artists, actors, sportsmen and women, journalists, politicians, and celebrities. Furthermore, it has several notable art galleries with an impressive array of collections, some dating as far back as the B.C. period. For these reasons, it was made a UNESCO city of literature in 2010; an honor previously accorded to only three other cities.

Dublin has a mild climate that is regulated by the Atlantic coast. It is known for its damp climate and sees a high amount of rainfall.

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Capital	Dublin
Languages	English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 38.7% of the population as a first or second language in 2011; mainly spoken in areas along the western coast)
Ethnic Groups	Irish 84.5%, other white 9.8%, Asian 1.9%, black 1.4%, mixed and other 0.9%, unspecified 1.6% (2011 est.)
Religion	Roman Catholic 84.7%, Church of Ireland 2.7%, other Christian 2.7%, Muslim 1.1%, other 1.7%, unspecified 1.5%, none 5.7% (2011 est.)
Government	Parliamentary republic
Independance	6 December 1921 (from the UK by treaty)
Area	70,273.00 km²
Water Area	1,390.00 km²
Land Area	68,883.00 km²
Population	4,952,473.00 Population distribution is weighted to the eastern side of the island, with the largest agglomeration being in and around Dublin; populations in the west are small due to mountainous land, poorer soil, lack of good transport routes, and fewer job opportunities
Location	Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain
No. Bordering Countries	1
Bordering Countries	UK 443 km
GDP(PPP)	$322,000,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$69,400.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are the United States, the United Kingdom, and Belgium.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are machinery and equipment, computers, and chemicals.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are the United Kingdom, the United States, and France.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include data processing equipment, other machinery and equipment, and chemicals.
Climate	Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time
Terrain	Mostly flat to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast
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