英美文学介绍Ireland,历史人口地理位置之类的.pptVIP

Ireland, occupying a population of 4,060,000 people, is the third largest island in Europe. It is a charming country with a 5000-year history. In 1922, Ireland Republic became independent from the rule of England. Ireland is very peaceful and serene, quite different from the violent image that Northern Ireland, which is still a part of England, often shown in TV news. Geography History Culture Common sense Language Places of interest Political party Ireland lies to the northwest of Continental Europe with the island of Great Britain lying to the east. Politically it is divided into the Republic of Ireland, a sovereign state occupying five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom, occupying the northeastern island. Ireland is an island in northwest Europe in the north Atlantic Ocean whose main geographical features include low central plains surrounded by a ring of coastal mountains. The highest peak is Carrauntoohil (Irish: ), which is 1,041 metres (3,415?ft) above sea level. The western coastline is rugged, with many islands, peninsulas(半岛), headlands (海岬） and bays. The island is bisected by the River Shannon, which at 386?km (240?mi) with a 113?km (70?mi) estuary is the longest river in Ireland and flows south from County Cavan in Ulster to meet the Atlantic just south of Limerick. There are a number of sizeable lakes along Irelands rivers, of which Lough Neagh is the largest. Ireland is sometimes called the Emerald Isle because it is so green. The island has wide green plains and rolling green hills. Cool weather and lots of rain help keep the island green. Summers in Ireland are not very hot and winters are not very cold. History On April 18,1949, the anniversary of the Easter Rebellion, Ireland declared itself a republic, completely independent of Britain and no longer a member of the Commonwealth of Nation. People have lived in Ireland for more than 10,000 years. Irish folklore tells of ancient