TOUR 45 Chapter Notes - Chapter PART 7, CHAPTER 21, IRELAND NOTES: Blarney Castle, Lough Mask, Clew Bay
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It features: coastal mountains, numerous hills, lakes and bogs. It is important to note that northern ireland is a part of the united kingdom. Ire (air-uh) is the irish name of the republic of ireland. In 1922 ireland split into northern ireland and ireland: northern ireland is made up of protestants, making it continue ties with the united. Ireland joined the eu (european union) in 1973 which dramatically increased the economy. Tourism has fluctuated a lot in the last 10 years: 8 million tourists in 2008 and 7 million tourists in 2011. Tourism is 6% of the country"s gdp and 7% of total employment. Most visitors are from the uk (excluding northern ireland), making up for over half of the tourist in ireland. Most visitors are from the uk or the us and are travelling based on ancestry. Peak tourist season is from july to august. Trinity college founded by queen elizabeth in 1591: book of kells in the library.
