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Unesco Heritage Site 


Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne
The three main prehistoric sites of the Brúna Bóinne Complex, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, are situated on the north bank of the River Boyne 50 km north of Dublin. This is Europe's largest and most important concentration of prehistoric megalithic art. The monuments there had social, economic, religious and funerary functions.

Skellig Michael
This monastic complex, perched since about the 7th century on the steep sides of the rocky island of Skellig Michael, some 12 km off the coast of south-west Ireland, illustrates the very spartan existence of the first Irish Christians. Since the extreme remoteness of Skellig Michael has until recently discouraged visitors, the site is exceptionally well preserved. 

Reference: Unesco

For more information, please visit Ireland's Unesco Heritage Page: Link

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Form of government:
unitary multiparty republic with two legislative houses
 
Chief of state: President
 
Head of government: Prime Minister
 
Capital: Dublin
 
Official languages: Irish; English
 
Official religion: none
 
Monetary unit: euro (€)
 
Population estimate: (2005) 4,152,000
 
Total area (sq km):
70,273
 
Reference: Britannica
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