Ireland

Location

The latitude and longitude of Ireland are 53•N and 8•W.

It is west of N. Ireland and UK.

It is part of an island located in the Atlantic Ocean.

Place

Physical Characteristics: In the middle of the country is a plain with low mountains and rivers surrounding it. Forests are scattered throughout the country, only making up about 11% of it. There is a lot of vegetation because of the climate, which is the marine west coast.

Human Characteristics: The population is about 10.5 million people, with its largest city and capital in Dublin. The Irish culture is very well known internationally, mainly for its language, music, and dance.

Human Environment Interaction

Humans Affect Environment: Litter and garbage has affected the land, which also affects the wildlife. Deforestation and tire disposal are also a major deal.

Environment's Response: Acid rain has fallen on the land, which destroys the soil and plants. It has also fallen into the ocean around the country, acidifying the large body of water. The temperature has increased by .06•C per decade.

Movement

People: The main ways of transportation in Ireland are buses and trains. Foreigners commonly use planes, and ferries are used to deport goods.

Goods: The main exports of Ireland are blood, scent mixtures, medicine, and computers. The main imports are petroleum, medicine, planes/helicopters, spacecraft, and computers.

Ideas: Ireland has been taken over by many different groups of people, some of which are the British and religious parties. This helped evolve the Irish culture to it's state today. The culture also has had many influences on other cultures through travelers.

Region

Ireland is in Northern Europe.

Northern Europe is mildly affected by the Gulf Stream, which makes the temperatures of the countries not as harsh. This may suit some people's preferences for an environment, therefore, why people immigrate to Ireland.