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Let's look at Ireland and find out why Ireland is like this. Discover the most interesting facts about Ireland and find out why it is called the greenest country in the world, this wonderful territory called the Emerald Isle of Europe. It answers very common questions such as What is Ireland like? Why is it called the greenest country in the world? Or Why is it called the Emerald Isle of Europe? Where is Munster?, considered the historical capital of Ireland and a meeting place for Irish cultures. What are the regions in Ireland? What is the geography of Ireland like? How was Ireland formed? Why are there two Irelands? What is the Wicklow region like? What is the Boyne Valley like? What is the Southeast region of Ireland like? What are the cities of Waterford and Wexford like? What is the city of Limerick like?, called the Sports capital of Ireland. We will visit the main sites of Dublin city and its iconic landmarks such as Dublin Castle, the impressive River Liffey, St. Patrick's Cathedral, a beautiful Gothic-style cathedral, as well as the Temple Bar district, a modern district of Dublin city, which houses many of the most impressive modern buildings in the city and is an attractive destination for foreign investment, with many multinational companies choosing to base their European operations in Ireland. We will talk about places such as Wicklow with great strategic importance. The South East was heavily protected, especially by Anglo-Irish lords loyal to the British Crown. Remains of impressive castles bear witness to centuries of history, such as Lismore Castle, an imposing and spectacular building built on a rock, dominated by grey stone towers that stand out above the forest. We will also get to know Ireland's natural beauties such as the rugged Atlantic coast of the West, which has been occupied for more than 5,000 years. It is rich in prehistoric sites, remains from the monastic era, and impressive country houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. Despite this, strong Gaelic traditions have survived in Galway, which is home to the largest Gaeltacht or Gaelic region in the country, where almost half of the population speaks Irish as their first language. There we will find the beautiful Aran Islands, which are a group of three islands famous for their sombre beauty, as well as the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, of wild and rugged beauty, one of Ireland's main tourist attractions. We will also get to know The Midlands, cradle of Irish civilisation and spiritual home of the Celts, with some of the most sacred and symbolic sites in Ireland. As well as the fertile Boyne Valley, rich in associations with Irish history, and became the most important inhabited centre in the country. Among the remains of ancient sites of this early civilization is Newgrange, Ireland's finest Neolithic tomb, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. But we will also visit emblematic places such as Tipperary, a region with lush meadows, picturesque glens and mountains, spectacular landscapes along the Clare coast, have made it a first-class area. The region was at the heart of Munster, one of the four Celtic provinces of Ireland. There we will find the Rock of Cashel. We will also talk about other important aspects of the cities, such as cultural and economic aspects such as What is the Atlantic Coastal Route like? Why is it called the longest signposted tourist route in the world? What is the region of Donegal like? What is its food like? What does it mean in the economy of Ireland? What was the history of the city of Cork like? Why did Northern Ireland exist? What is its geography? What is the culture of Ireland like? What are its customs? For all this and much more we invite you to enjoy with us the exploration of the incredible country of Ireland, called the greenest country in the world. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Ireland 00:56 - The Geography of Ireland 02:09 - Ireland and its Regions 03:26 - Ireland: Its Origin and History 05:38 - The Government of Ireland 06:06 - Dublin 07:30 - Places in Dublin 09:32 - The South East of Ireland: Waterford, Wexford 11:27 - Wicklow 13:21 - Symbols of Ireland 14:59 - The Midlands 16:44 - The Religion of Ireland 18:19 - Limerick: The City of Sport 19:56 - Tipperary: The South of Ireland 21:52 - The Wild Atlantic Way 23:18 - Cork: The South of Ireland 24:59 - The Irish: Some Facts 26:31 - The West Coast of Ireland: Galway, The Aran Islands, The Cliffs of Moher 28:38 - The Irish Diaspora 30:38 - Donegal: The North of Ireland 32:17 - The Food of Ireland 33:08 - The Economy of Ireland 34:31 - Thank you for watching this video