Ireland: capital, population, borders and facts
Ireland is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Dublin. Roughly 5 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Ireland shares a land border with 1 country: United Kingdom. Its coast touches the Atlantic Ocean, Irish Sea and Celtic Sea. The national flag uses green, white and orange.
| Capital city | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 5 million |
| Land neighbours | 1: United Kingdom |
| Seas and oceans | Atlantic Ocean, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea |
| Flag colours | green, white, orange |
Outline of Ireland
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
What is the population of Ireland?
Ireland has roughly 5 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Ireland?
Ireland borders United Kingdom.
Is Ireland landlocked?
No, Ireland is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Ireland
In Ireland, traffic drives on the left, plug type G and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Ireland travel basics page.
Put what you know about Ireland to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Ireland is Dublin. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Ireland flag uses green, white and orange. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Ireland has 1 land neighbour. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 5 million people, Ireland is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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