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Irish Harp is so closely associated with Irish identity that it serves as the nation's national emblem.
The Celtic tribes arrived in the island about the 6th century BC.
In the 9th century the Viking 北欧海盗 invasions began. They were driven away in about 1014.
French National Flag, also known as the French tricolour, The Tricolour was used during the French Revolution and has since become a symbol of liberty around the world. Other nations have also adopted the design, usually associated with Freedom 自由, Equality 平等 and Fraternity (Brotherhood) 博爱.
The Liffey River flows through Dublin.
The Shannon River (370 km long; Severn River: 338 km; Thames River: 336 km.) is the longest river in the British Isles. It consists of a chain of lakes, begins in the northwest and flows southwest before reaching the Atlantic Ocean through a wide, lengthy estuary 河口. It provides electric power for much of the country.
Climate: It has a temperate maritime climate with little seasonal or regional variation and excessive rainfall. Ireland’s vivid green landscapes have earned it the title Emerald Isle 绿宝石.
6.2 History
England first invaded Ireland in 1171 The Act of Union《联合法案》was passed in 1800 Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in 1921 The Republic of Ireland was founded in 1949
England first invaded Ireland under Henry II (1133-1189, in power 1154-1189) in 1171. But the English did not have full control until the 17th century.
Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in 1921, which ended the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) and the Irish Free State was established with dominion status within the Commonwealth of Nations. The Republic of Ireland was founded in 1949, and separated from the British Commonwealth.
The Act of Union《联合法案》was passed in 1800, uniting Great Britain and Ireland as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. From 1845 to 1851, Irish Potato Famine causes about 1 million deaths and the emigration of about 1.5 million people. In 1916 (April 24-April 29), Easter Rebellion in Dublin broke out, in which Irish nationalist forces take control of the city before being forced to surrender by the British troops.
Irish National Flag, also known as the Irish tricolour. The green represents Roman Catholicism while the orange represents Protestantism. The white in the centre signifies a lasting peace between the 'Green' and the 'Orange'.
6.1 Geography
Area: 70,27ographical Features: It has been compared to a basin盆地 in which a central limestone plain rimmed by low, often rugged mountain ranges along the coasts.