General Information Capital:Dublin Area:70,273 km2 Population:4,234,925 Electricity:220 volts AC, 50Hz. Three-pin plugs are in use. IDD:+353 Timezone:GMT(+1 Hr MAR-OCT)
Language Language: English, Irish (Gaelic)
Government Government: Republic, Parliamentary Democracy
Traffic Traffic: Traffic drives on the left. Minimum age 18 years. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory.
Driving License Driving License: EU nationals taking cars into the Republic of Ireland require: motor registration book (or owner’s authority in writing); full EU driving licence or International Driving Permit; nationality coding stickers; and insurance cover valid for the Republic
National Holidays National holidays: Jan 1/2 New Year"s Holidays, Mar 17 St. Patrick"s Day, Good Friday (variable), Easter Monday (variable), Dec 25 Christmas Day, Dec 26 St. Stephen"s Day
Climate Climate: Temperate; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time
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