Ireland/Fact File

Where is Ireland and what is all about? Use the given websites to find all the facts:

• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland
• myenglishpages.com/ireland/fact sheet
• infoplease.com/country/ireland

Task

Find out …

1. Geography
   1. … the size in km²
   2. … the length of the coastline
   3. … the name of the seas around Ireland
   4. … the name of the capital
   5. … the population (How many people live there?)
2. Languages
   1. … official languages
   2. … When and how much are these languages used?
3. Politics
   1. … the states
   2. … the name of the president
   3. … the English meaning of "Taoiseach"

Write it your exercise book!

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WebQuest Ireland

1. Fact File
2. Geography
3. History
4. Traditions (typical customs and holidays)
5. Irish Humour
6. Limericks
7. Planning a holiday

• Working with Words
• Using Structures