Irish Geography and Nature
Irish Landscape, Counties and Wildlife
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- What is the highest mountain in Ireland?
- Which river is the longest in Ireland?
- How many provinces are there on the island of Ireland?
- In which county are the Cliffs of Moher?
- What is the Giant's Causeway made of?
- Which is the largest lake on the island of Ireland?
- What is the largest county in Ireland by area?
- Which ocean lies to the west of Ireland?
- Which saint is the patron saint of Ireland, celebrated on 17 March?
- Which plant is a traditional symbol of Ireland?
- Which of the four provinces has the most counties?
- How many counties make up the island of Ireland, and how many are in the Republic?
- Which of these Ulster counties is part of the Republic of Ireland?
- Which part of Ireland is known as the Burren, in County Clare?
- What is the most northerly point of mainland Ireland?
- Why is Ireland's climate relatively mild for its latitude?
- Which World Heritage Site in County Meath contains a passage tomb that is famous for the way it is lit at the winter solstice?
- Which World Heritage Site is a rocky island monastery off the coast of County Kerry?
- Which city is the second largest in the Republic of Ireland by population?
- What is peat, which was traditionally cut from Irish bogs for fuel?
- Which deer species is native to Ireland and found in the wild around Killarney National Park?
- Which statement about snakes in Ireland is correct?
- Which natural feature is the Wicklow Mountains region best known for?
- In which county is Killarney National Park?
- Which province has six counties, and which has five?
- The four provinces have 12, 9, 6 and 5 counties. How many counties are in the Republic of Ireland?
- Which statement correctly compares Lough Neagh and Lough Corrib?
- A hiker climbs the highest peak in Munster and later the highest peak in Ulster. Which pair is correct?
- Ireland lies at a latitude of about 51 to 55 degrees north. Which statement best explains why snow is uncommon at sea level?
- Which of the following is the correct pairing of city and river?
- Which islands lie in Galway Bay and are known for the Irish language and for stone forts?
- What is the name of the tourist route along the west coast of Ireland?
- Which sea separates Ireland from Great Britain?
- Which is the smallest county in Ireland by area?
- What is the largest island off the coast of the island of Ireland, connected to the mainland by a bridge?
- Which county is nicknamed the Kingdom?
- Which list names three counties that are all in the province of Connacht?