Ireland[原创!]英语国家概况.爱尔兰.ppt

The Republic of Ireland Ireland is a Western Europe country, It faces the Atlantic on the east and the Irish sea on the west. The five-sixths of the island of Ireland belong to the Republic, with the remainder constituting Northern Ireland (UK). The current flag is the Tricolour of Green, White and Orange. This represents the partition of the country. The Irish Flag Irish Symbol: The Harp Irish Harp（竖琴）is so closely associated with Irish identity that it serves as the nation’s national emblem（国徽）. Geography and Climate The island has a mild oceanic climate. A ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. Ireland is not very hot in summer, and not very cold in winter. Rain and wind is year round. It receives the full force of storms from the Atlantic Ocean, especially in winter. Weather Rain is very common in Ireland. It is said that you can experience all four seasons in just one day! It rains a lot in Ireland, making everything very green. It is often called “The Emerald Isle”（翡翠岛）  Ireland is an intense green, or rather mixture of greens, which changes little between summer and winter; the grasslands flourish in all seasons. The Atlantic coastline is highly indented（锯齿状） with steep cliffs（悬崖） falling into the sea. Along the west coastline, there are a few areas of pasture（牧场） in what is essentially a rocky landscape. Castles and ruins are found all over Ireland. Major Cities Dublin Cork Galway Limerick Waterford Dublin Capital city The largest city Commercial and industrial centre Principal port Irish cities are now very cosmopolitan(国际性的). Dublin is a popular weekend destination for Europeans. Other sights of Dublin Galway Galway is a city on the west coast of Ireland. Irelands Cultural Heart It is a very popular town for tourists. It has many old medieval（中世纪） streets. These streets in the centre of the city are narrow, with little space for cars. Town square of Ga