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Fast Facts
-Location:: Dublin is the capital of Ireland, and is located around the midpoint of the Irish East coast. It is at the centre of the Dublin Region and at the mouth of River Liffey, which flows through the centre of Dublin. The city covers an area of about 115 square kilometers.; -Dialing code:: +353; Police:: 999 or 112
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Public holidays
January 1: New Year’s Day March 17: St. Patricks Day Good Friday: Although not a public holiday, many businesses and shops are closed. Easter Monday May 1: May Day First Monday in June: Bank holiday First Monday in August: Bank holiday Last Monday in October: Bank holiday December 25: Christmas December 26: St. Stephen’s Day
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Annual Temperature
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Dublin Residents
The population of Dublin in 2006 was 505,739 and at the rate at which it is growing is expected to hit 2 million by the year 2021. In the 1990’s when employment levels stated to rise rapidly and people’s income levels and standard of living increased, a lot of foreigners, not only from other European countries but from all over the world, started moving into Ireland, specifically to Dublin. It is no wonder then, that even today the population is a mix of various cultures and ethnicities. 10% of the population are foreigners, mostly from the UK and Poland, while the non-European crowd includes Chinese, Australian, Brazilian, Nigerian and other Asians. Today more than 60% of Asian immigrants in Ireland live in Dublin. Because of the vibrant art and music culture, today Dublin is known as the ‘youngest city in Europe’ with the large number of the population being 25 or younger. But even with all the new events and festivals taking place, Irish stay true to their culture and history. You will still find horse-drawn carriages available for hire down a cobbled street.
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Dublin Today
For the last few decades, the population of Dublin city-proper has hovered around 500,000. Today an additional million people live in the metro area. Recent years have seen unprecedented growth in Dublin and throughout Ireland, known as the 'Celtic Tiger'. Between 1995 and 2008, the economy grew quickly, at rates approaching 10% annually. Unfortunately, the recent economic crisis has ravaged Dublin and the rest of Ireland. The near future seems bleak.
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Dublin History
The first mention of Dublin in history books date back to 140AD, when the Roman astronomer Ptolemy wrote about an ancient Irish settlement known as Eblana. Modern Dublin dates back to the the mid-ninth century as a Viking settlement known as Dubh Linn (meaning 'black pool'). The Vikings controlled the area for three hundred years, until the Norman invasion in 1169.
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City in a Day
Start your day with a hearty Irish breakfast at one of Dublin's many pubs. The traditional Irish breakfast sausage, bacon, blood pudding, fried eggs, and if you're feeling adventurous, a pint of Guinness. Walk your meal off at Dublin's museums. The National Gallery, Museum of Natural History, and Museum of Decorative Arts and History are all within walking distance of each other.
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