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Region |
Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic
Ocean, west of Great Britain
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Capital |
Dublin Is the Capital.
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Government |
The Government is a Republic.
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US Embassy |
Chief of mission: Ambassador Richard J. EGAN embassy: 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4 mailing address: use embassy street address telephone: [353] (1) 668-7122/668-8777
FAX: [353] (1) 668-9946
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Legal System |
Based on English common law, substantially modified by indigenous concepts; judicial
review of legislative acts in Supreme Court; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
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Languages |
English is the primary language. |
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Currency |
The currency is the Euro. |
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Currency Code |
Euro |
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Exchange Rate |
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Holidays |
Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March
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Climate |
Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers;
consistently humid; overcast about half the time
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Terrain |
Mostly level to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains;
sea cliffs on west coast
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Driving Information |
In Ireland all traffic drives on the LEFT side of the Road. The same applies to
Northern Ireland as well. In Ireland most cars are equipped with a Manual Transmission
(Stick Shift). Automatic cars are available but are generally more expensive to
rent.
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Road Conditions |
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Speed Limits |
General speed limits (60 m.p.h.) The general speed limit in Ireland is 60 miles
per hour on all public roads (other than in built-up areas, motorways or special
speed limit zones). Built-up area speed limits (30 m.p.h.) A speed limit of 30 miles
per hour is in place on all public roads (other than motorways) in all built-up
areas throughout Ireland (i.e., towns, villages, etc.). Motorway speed limits (70
m.p.h.) A speed limit of 70 miles per hour is in place for all mechanical vehicles
on all motorways. You should note that learner drivers, vehicles under 50 cc, bicycles,
pedestrians, animals and invalid carriages are not allowed on motorways in Ireland.
Special speed limits (40 or 50 m.p.h.) Special speed limits are sometimes applied
to designated roads and zones (mainly, for example, on roads on the outside of built-up
areas). Special speed limits are generally for 40 miles per hour or 50 miles per
hour.
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Driving Tips |
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Road Side Assistance |
If you are unfortunate enough to have an accident you must report this to the GARDAI,
(POLICE), and should do this before leaving the scene. You can contact the GARDAI
from any telephone by dialing 999. All emergency services can be contacted at any
time by dialing 999 including the Fire Service, Ambulance and Coastal Rescue.
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