Republic of Ireland

KW: "Why do u choose Ireland?"

Me: "Because it is a beautiful country and I love the Irish songs."

KW: "What song do u like?"

Me: "Westlife for example..." (Sambil buat muka confident)

Itulah gaya jwpn org yg xtau pasal Ireland & buat2 tau time interview =)

So, sbg permulaan, JOM kita amik tau skit ttg Ireland.

Geography

Divided into Counties (e.g. Co. Dublin, Co. Galway, Co. Cork)

Historically, it was made up of 4 Provinces: Leinster, Munster, Ulster, Connaught.


History

Was part of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland since 1801.
Gained 'partial independence' in 1922 after Anglo-Irish Treaty as Northern Ireland remains with the UK.

Population:

Only 4.5mil (Small population for big country. Nonetheless, Irish has the highest birth rate in Europe)

Economy

Knowledge economy

Tourism

Agriculture

Sports

Rugby
Gaelic Football (The only sport other than wrestling that use both hands & legs)
Hurling
Football