Area
70,182 sq. km. (27,097 sq. miles)
Location
Europe, off the West Coast of Britain.
Population
4 million (as per estimates of 2004) and Population Density of 56.9 per sq. km.
Capital City
Dublin with a total population of 1 million.
Language
Irish (Gaelic) is the official language of Ireland and spoken by about 55,000 people mostly in the west. However, English is the majority language with official documents published in both Irish and English.
Electricity
AC 220 volts, 50Hz. Three-pin plugs are commonly used.
Currency/Money
Euro (EUR, symbol €). 1€ = 100 cents.
Notes prevalent = €5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500
Coins prevalent = €1 and 2; Cents 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50.
Credit/Debit/ATM Cards prevalent = MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. ATMs are also conveniently situated, catering for Cirrus and Maestro symbols.
Travellers Cheques are also accepted at most places in Ireland. The travellers are advised to carry travellers’ cheques in major currencies, like US Dollars, or Pounds Sterling, in order to avoid additional exchange rate charges.
Foreign Currency Exchange facility is available at banks, airports, and bureaux de change. For more details and exchange rates, travellers are advised to consult their banks.
Banks in Ireland
Banks in Ireland function from Monday to Friday from 0930-1630. Banks in Dublin work till 1700 on Thursdays. The operating hours of banks might vary from city to city.
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