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Old 03-04-2004, 05:47 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Ireland - Couple of questions

1) Name the capital of Ireland

dublin

2) Approximately, what is the current population of Ireland?

~4 mio

3) Ireland was never conquered by the Romans. True or False?

true

4) Ireland is part of the Commonwealth. True or False?

true

5) Ireland fought in World War II. True or False?

false

6) Ireland fought in World War I. True or False?

true

8) What does the Irish flag (three equal vertical bands of green, white and orange) represent?

I only know a mixed booze calld "irish flag"

9) What does the term "Celtic Tiger" mean or imply?

dont know

10) Ireland exports more computer software than the United States. True or False?

false ... i guess

12) How many Irish died due to the Great Famine of 1847-48?

~1mio

13) How many Irish emigrated due to the Great Famine of 1847-48?

2mio?

14) What was the Irish population before the Great Famine of 1847-48?

8 mio

15) Name THREE successful international Irish bands or musicians.

enya?

19) Ireland is the closest part of Europe to the US. True or False?

false

20) What is the predominant religion in the Irish Republic?

catholic
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