World Travels - Ireland
Geography of Ireland
The Geography of Ireland
"May
you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live."
Ireland is an island which lies directly west of Britain across the Irish Sea and is known as the Emerald Isle. Ireland is 27,136 square miles with a varied landscape which is covered with a beautiful bright green carpet of grass, hence the name – Emerald Isle. The west coast of Ireland is rocky with rugged cliffs and has lots of inlets and bays. There are also hundreds of small islands off the west coast. The central lowland consists of rolling hills and peat bogs. There is a lot of pasture land in Ireland which is used for farming and cattle, but very little natural woodland.
The highest peak in Ireland is Carrauntoohil (3, 414 feet) and lies along the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, at the eastern end of the Iveragh Peninsula.
The longest river in Ireland is the River Shannon.
The largest lakes are Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland and Lough Ree in the Republic of Ireland.
The Roads in Ireland are very narrow and are lined on both sides by stone walls.
The Climate of Ireland:
Ireland
has a mild climate and is green all year round due to lots
of rainfall. However, the mountain regions do experience harsh
winters.
Average Temperatures: Summer, 4° – 21° C. (40°
– 70° F) Winter, -1° – 4° C (30°
– 40° F)
Animals of Ireland:
Ireland
is known for not having any snakes and the only reptiles in
Ireland are lizards. Some animals and sea life found in Ireland
are: grey seals, pine martens, otters, red fox, rabbits, rodents,
deer, badgers and goats. There are also many species of birds
in Ireland, especially on the west coast where birds stop
en route to other places.
The Rocks, Rolling Hills and Plains of Ireland
The Irish Coast, Dingle Peninsula and the animals of Ireland
