Ireland at a glance: its flag, its capital Dublin, its population and where it sits on the world map. Plus a way to test yourself afterwards.
Adopted in the early 20th century, the green-white-orange tricolour pairs the green of the Gaelic Catholic tradition with the orange of William of Orange’s Protestant supporters.
The white in the centre is said to stand for the hoped-for peace between the two traditions rather than their clash — a symbol still sensitive in light of Northern Ireland’s history.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0). Flags and map: Geo Nerd.
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