My favorite country - Ireland

it is separated by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St Georges

Channel, and after which it is the largest island of the British Isles archipelago. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth.

the island, and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom, which

covers the remaining area and is located in the north-east of the island. The population of Ireland is about 6.4 million. Just under 4.6 million live in the Republic of Ireland and just over 1.8 million live in Northern Ireland

in the fields of literature and, to a lesser degree, science and

education. Alongside mainstream Western culture, a strong indigenous culture exists, as expressed for example through Gaelic games, Irish music, and the Irish language. The culture of the island has also many features shared with Great Britain, including the English language, and sports such as association football, rugby, horse racing, and golf.

in Ireland which can broadly be divided into social dance and performance dances.

notable for its rapid leg and foot movements, body and

arms being kept largely stationary. The world of Irish dance has expanded to include Lord of the Dance, Celtic Tiger, and Heartbeat of Home.