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Global Health Research
Ireland
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- Background[1]
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Located in Western Europe, Ireland occupies five-sixths of the island along the North Atlantic Ocean. The country has a republic, parliamentary democracy once run by Celtic tribes until the English invaded in the 12th century creating Anglo-Irish struggle. Working closely with the British governments, peace settlements are still being instituted. Fortunately, few natural hazards exist and the only current environmental issue is water and air pollution.
- Population[1]
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4,109,086
- Climate[1]
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temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time
- Languages[1]
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- English (official) is the language generally used
- Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
- Infant Mortality Rate[1]
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5.22
- Per Capita Health Expenditure[2]
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2,255.00
More Information
Sources
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CIA World Factbook
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WHO Global Health Atlas
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