《《Chapter_7_Ireland》.pptVIP

The Republic of Ireland Society and Culture Contents Geography 1 History 2 Government 3 People 4 Economy 5 Language 6 Education 7 Religion 8 Geographical Features Low central plains surrounded by a ring of coastal mountains. The longest river: the Shannon (379km) The largest lough: Corrib (168km2) The highest peak: Kerry (1,041m) The Shannon Flows southward from the Shannon Pot to the Atlantic Ocean; An important waterway; Division of the west of Ireland and the east and south; Corrib Kerry Bounded on the west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north by the River Shannon Climate Maritime temperate climate What are the characteristics of Maritime climate? narrow annual range of temperatures do not have the extremely dry summers of Mediterranean climates Major cities Dublin Belfast Cork Galway Limerick Waterford Dublin Capital city The largest city Commercial and industrial centre Principal port Belfast The second most populous city Historically and currently, a center of industry, arts, higher education and business Cork The second largest city “the Rebel County” The third most populous city Limerick The third largest city in the Republic of Ireland The main economic region outside of Dublin and Cork Galway fourth largest city Irelands Cultural Heart the Galway Arts Festival Vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events Waterford Ireland’s oldest city the Irish Republics fifth largest city. Founded in 914AD by the Vikings History 7000BC Early History Early 20th C Process towards Independence 1949 Republic of Ireland 1990 Ireland since 1990 Early History Scan the text and find out what happened in the following years: 7000 BC In the 6th century BC Around the 5th century BC In the 4th century BC AD 432 In the 9th century 1800 Process towards Independence Please work out a memorabilia for Sinn Féin. Memorabilia Founded in the beginning of the 20th century. Became the country’s dominant poli