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Ireland - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)

Known as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is famous for its green countryside. Throughout much of its history, Ireland fought against rule by Great Britain. Most of the island gained independence in the1920s. However, Britain continued to control a section called Northern Ireland. In the 1990s the independent republic of Ireland became a successful member of the European Union. The capital is Dublin.

Ireland - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)

The Republic of Ireland occupies most of the island of Ireland, which lies across the Irish Sea from the island of Great Britain. The British controlled the area for about 750 years, until 1921, when they made southern Ireland a dominion. The link with the United Kingdom ended when Ireland became a republic in 1949. However, Northern Ireland, which occupies the rest of the island, has remained a part of the United Kingdom. Area 27,133 square miles (70,273 square kilometers). Population (2014 est.) 4,596,000.

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