In this map you can see the physical features of Ireland. As you can notice, Ireland has many rivers, lakes, mountains, and hills.
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In this map you see the climate of Ireland. As you can see in the legend, the darker the green the hotter the temperature is. Citation: (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://cfile6.uf.tistory.com/image/207C334F4EA57840342687 |
In this map you can see the traditional countries boarders and names of Ireland.
Citation: (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2015, from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Ireland_trad_counties_named.svg/400px-Ireland_trad_counties_named.svg.png Physical characteristics of Ireland. 1. Spire of Dublin. The nearly 400-foot Spire of Dublin, built in 2002, stands in the center of Dublin City’s O’Connell Street. Part of a public space improvement project, the spire’s highly reflective stainless steel surface shines with both ambient and internal sources of light. The top can sway up to five feet under strong winds 2. Giant's Causeway. Science and mythology mingle at the Giant's Causeway, formed from volcanic activity some 50 to 60 million years ago. One of the most popular sites in Northern Ireland—and the first World Heritage site on the Emerald Isle—the landscape of around 40,000 basalt columns is considered a geological wonder. The giant of folklore is epic hero Finn McCool, who's said to have built a causeway to Scotland to challenge the neighboring land's resident giant. 3. Carrauntoohill. Hikers navigate Carrauntoohil, Ireland's tallest peak at 3,400 feet above sea level. Part of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range in County Kerry, Carrauntoohil's terrain features deep lakes and hanging valleys, and its summit offers lofty views of land and sea. 4. Cliffs of Moher. The craggy Cliffs of Moher wrap around the western coast of County Clare, providing a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. The rocky cliffs reach 702 feet at their highest point—just north of the Victorian-era O'Brien's Tower—and stretch nearly five miles across. 5. White Rocks Beach. The Great Arch at Whiterocks Beach on Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast dips a foot into the North Atlantic. The site’s limestone cliffs extend along the shore from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle. The sedimentary rocks form caves and headlands that dot the coastline Citation for all the pictures and information: Ireland's Most Picture-Perfect Spots -- National Geographic. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2015, from http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/picture-perfect-ireland/#/white-rocks-antrium-northern-ireland_82163_600x450.jpg Human Characteristics of Ireland1. Alnwick Castle.
Alnwick Castle is a medieval castle and also known as the Windsor of the North as it is the second largest inhabited castle in England. The castle was first erected in 1096 after the Norman conquest but has since been remodelled and renovated a number of times. 2. Aras An Uachtarain. The original house was designed by park ranger and amateur architect, Nathaniel Clements in the mid eighteenth century. It was bought by the administration of the British Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to become his summer residence in the 1780s. 3. Ashford Castle. Ashford Castle, surrounded by the immense lawns and beautiful forests of its 350 acre private estate, overlooking the sparkling waters and picturesque islands of Lough Corrib, is so grand, so beautiful, and so magical, that it is hard to believe your imagination is not playing tricks on you. 4. Athlone Castle. Athlone Castle Visitor Centre is situated in the heart of the Midlands, on the banks of the river Shannon adjacent to St Peter and Pauls Church and the Luan Gallery. 5. Blarney Castle. Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland. It is near the River Martin. The castle originally dates from before AD 1200. It was destroyed in 1446, but subsequently rebuilt by Cormac MacCarthy, the King of Munster. Citations of Human Characteristics: Historic Sites & Buildings in Ireland. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2015, from http://www.irishtourism.com/must-see-attractions-in-ireland/historic-sites-buildings-in-ireland/1227 |
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