Dublin (ppt)
- 1. Y A N E T C I R O T N A D I R O C A M P O F E R N A N D O C A B A Ñ E Z GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE OF THE UK
- 2. It has a population of 1,200,000 inhabitants POPULATION
- 3. LOCATION It is situated near the centre of the east coast
- 4. It is bordered by a low mountain range to the south and surrounded by flat farmland to the north and west. RELIEF
- 5. Liffey river divides the city in two parts. RIVERS Liffey Tolka Doddler
- 6. Maritime with mild winters and cool summers. CLIMATE
- 7. Ireland has two official languages, Irish and English. LANGUAGES
- 8. The most famous industry is the distillery. Guinness beer has been brewed at St. James’ gate Brewery since 1759 ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
- 9. Dublin is the centre of communication and media in Ireland. It has a large volume of computer industry like Google and Yahoo have centres of European operation in Dublin.
- 10. UNIVERSITIES The University of Dublin and Trinity college are the oldest and the most prestigious in Ireland
- 11. MUSEUMS The National Museum of Ireland Irish Museum of Modern Arts
- 12. TYPICAL FOODS Irish Stew Broxty Coddle
- 14. DUBLIN CASTLE Most of it dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland.
- 15. It was founded in 1191, is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL
- 16. PUBS Brazen Head, is the oldest pub in Dublin. It dates from 1198 There are more than 700 pubs in the city
- 17. CELEBRITIES U2 Enya Van Morrison Bram Stoker Oscar Wilde
- 19. ST. PATRICK’S DAY It is celebrated on March 17st every year.