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1 .Why is Ireland also called the Emerald Isle???Because rolling farmlands and pastures cover the central part the island and they remain green all year around2. What percentage of people are Roman Catholics???93.1% of people are Roman Catholics.3. When and how did the partition of Ireland occur?The partition of Ireland occurred on 1921 under the Anglo Irish Treaty.4. When did Eire become the republic of Ireland?Eire became the Republic of Ireland in April 19495. How many permanent kingdoms were there on the island by the third century AD???By the third century AD there were five permanent kingdoms on the island, including Ulster, Connacht, Leinster, Meath and Munster, with a high king at Tara.6. Who was the first king to bring all Ireland under English control?Henry VIII was the first king to bring all Ireland under English control.7. When did Ireland establish diplomatic relations with China?Ireland established diplomatic relations with China on June 22 1972.8. When did the country get its name?The name of the country was officially changed to Ireland (Eire in Gaelic) in 1937.9. What is the Republic of Ireland also called? Which city is its capital city?The Republic of Ireland is also call Eire, its capital city is Dublin.10. What is the most significant feature of Irish landscape?The most significant feature of Irish landscape is bogs.11. What are the official languages in Ireland? Which is the first official language?The official languages in Ireland are Irish and English. Irish is the first official language.12. Which religion in Ireland is the largest non-Catholic denomination?The Anglican Church of England is the largest non-Catholic denomination.13. What mind became more violent in the early decades of the 20th century and climaxed in the Easter Uprising?Nationalism became stronger and even more violent in the early decades of the 20th century and climaxed in the Easter Uprising of 1916.14. What is the full name for IRA?The full na