| Facts about Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Population | 6197100 |
| Currency | Euro(EUR) |
| Time zone (s) | (GMT) |
| Drive on the | left |
| International dialing code | 353 |
| Official language | Irish English |
| Capital city | Dublin |
| Other major cities | Cork |
| (USD) | 8.31 |
| Half litre/pint of beer | 4.4 |
| Can of coke | 2 |
| Bottle of water 1.5l | 1.6 |
| 20 cigarettes | 8.6 |
| Cinema ticket | 9.7 |
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