Ireland map and facts
Republic of Ireland · Northern Europe, Europe. Capital: Dublin.
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Ireland in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
Ireland in context
Ireland is home to about 5.5 million people, 0.07% of the world's population, on 70,273 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 1 country: United Kingdom.
Closest in size in Europe: compare Ireland and Lithuania. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Ireland FAQ
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
What is the population of Ireland?
About 5.5 million people (5,458,600), which ranks 120th of 197 countries.
How big is Ireland?
Ireland covers 70,273 km² (27,133 sq mi), the 118th-largest country by area.
What continent is Ireland in?
Ireland is in Europe, in the Northern Europe subregion.
What countries border Ireland?
Ireland borders 1 country: United Kingdom.
What language is spoken in Ireland?
Official or national languages: English, Irish.