World Context: Ireland

Source and mapping status

This page maps the site registry entry “Ireland” to the supplied dataset entity “Ireland.” Mapping status: exact-name. The source is a frozen 2025 snapshot; dates embedded in individual fields remain controlling.

• Source entity count: 1.
• Selected public fields present: 19.
• Independent corroboration in this page: none.

Place and environment

Location: Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain Area: total : 70,273 sq km; land: 68,883 sq km; water: 1,390 sq km 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 Natural hazards: rare extreme weather events Environmental issues: water pollution, especially of lakes, from agricultural runoff; deforestation, including problems with acid rain

Population, settlement, and language context

Population: total: 5,233,461 (2024 est.); male: 2,590,542; female: 2,642,919 Population distribution: population distribution is weighted to the eastern side of the island, with the largest concentration in and around Dublin; populations in the west are small due to mountainous land, poorer soil, and lack of transport routes Urbanization: urban population: 64.5% of total population (2023); rate of urbanization: 1.15% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.) Languages: English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 37.7% of the population)

Public and legal context

Capital: name: Dublin; geographic coordinates: 53 19 N, 6 14 W; time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October; etymology: derived from the Irish words dubh (black or dark) and linn (pool), referring to the color of the Liffey River Government type: parliamentary republic Legal system: common law system based on the English model but substantially modified by customary law; Supreme Court reviews legislative acts

Economy and connectivity context

Economic overview: high-income, export-oriented EU economy; large multinational business sector contributes to growth and tax revenues but poses volatility risks; high living standards; strong labor market challenged by skill shortages and aging workforce Industries: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, computer hardware and software, food products, beverages and brewing; medical devices Electricity access: electrification - total population: 100% (2022 est.) Internet users: percent of population: 97% (2023 est.) Airports: 100 (2025) Ports: total ports: 21 (2024); large: 1; medium: 3; small: 3; very small: 14; ports with oil terminals: 8; key ports: Cobh, Cork, Dublin, Foynes

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