Basic Information About Ireland:

Population: The population of Ireland is 4,725,642.

GDP:  $ 226.8 billion (2016)

Climate:  The seasons: autumn and winter. In autumn, (August to October) highest temperatures hit between 64 and 57°F. September is considered a mild, temperate month. Winter air temperatures inland normally reach 46°F, while the coldest months are January and February. 

People:  Irish 84.5%, other white 9.8%, Asian 1.9%, black 1.4%, mixed and other 0.9%, unspecified 1.6%

Religion:  Christianity is the largest religion in the Republic of Ireland based on baptisms. Irish Christianity is dominated by the Roman Catholic Church which has 84.2% of the population as followers. Most churches are organized on an all-Ireland basis which includes both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Capital:  Dublin is the capital of Ireland.

Language: Irish Gaelic is recognized as the first official language of the Republic of Ireland. The other official language, which is more commonly used, is English.

Currency:  The Euro is the official currency.

Time Zone: UTC+00:00