THE LAND
Land Area - 68,883 sq km
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Water Area - 1,390 sq km
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Total Area - 70,273 sq km
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The climate of Ireland is temperate maritime, though slightly modified by the North Atlantic
Current, which mediates temperatures. This gives the country cool summers and mild
winters. It also makes Ireland consistently humid, and it is overcast about half the time.
Ireland's terrain features a mostly flat to rolling plain on the interior, surrounded
by rugged hills and low mountains. The country has sea cliffs on the west coast.
Arable Land Use - 10,607.982 sq km
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Permanent Crop Land Use - 0 sq km
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Irrigated Land - 0 sq km
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THE WATER
Total Renewable Water
Resources - 52 cu km |
Total Freshwater
Withdrawal - 0.79 cu km/yr |
Per Person Freshwater
Withdrawal - 0.2269 cu km/yr |
THE ENVIRONMENT
Natural Hazards - N/A
Current Issues in the Environment - Ireland experiences much water
pollution, especially in lakes, mainly from agricultural runoff.
pollution, especially in lakes, mainly from agricultural runoff.
THE AGRICULTURE
Total Labor Force - 2.181 million peeps
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% of Labor Force in Agriculture - 5%
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Agricultural Products - Ireland produces much barley, turnips, potatoes,
and wheat. The country also makes beef and dairy products.
and wheat. The country also makes beef and dairy products.
(Above) Even though Ireland only produces 454,800 tons of potatoes a year, ranking it 25th in Europe, it was the first European country to welcome potatoes, a native of the Americas.
Link to POTATOES |
(Below) Irish farms appear very similar to American farms, with large rows of many crops on large plots of land.
Link to Farmland |