Politics of Ireland
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In Ireland
there are two countries, Northern Ireland
and the Republic of Ireland
. The politics of these are managed separately but share a common history of Ireland. Respective articles are as follows:
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
there are two countries, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
and the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. The politics of these are managed separately but share a common history of Ireland. Respective articles are as follows:
- Politics of the Republic of IrelandPolitics of the Republic of IrelandIreland is a parliamentary, representative democratic republic and a member state of the European Union. While the head of state is the popularly elected President of Ireland, this is a largely ceremonial position with real political power being vested in the indirectly elected Taoiseach who is...
- Demography and politics of Northern IrelandDemography and politics of Northern Ireland-General demographics:PopulationThe population of Northern Ireland has increased annually since 1978.Place of birth*UK:**Northern Ireland: 1,534,268 **England: 61,609 **Scotland: 16,772 **Wales: 3,008...