Ireland

Basic Information

84.6% of the Irish population are Christian. 1.3% of the Irish population are Muslim. and 10% of the Irish population have no religion.

Located in the north Atlantic Ocean, Ireland is an island in northern Europe. The island is situated on the Eurasian Plate's continental shelf in Europe. Low coastal mountains and central plains make up the majority of the island's topography.

The current population of Ireland is 5,090,369 as of Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Trade

Ireland participates in the free trade arrangements of the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and is a member of the World Trade Organization

Imports:

The United States and United Kingdom are Ireland's chief trading partners. Other major partners include the other countries of the EU (notably Germany, France, and Belgium), China, and Switzerland.

Benefits and Barriers

What represents Ireland?

English (98%) Irish (39.8%) Ulster Scots (0.3%)

Organic chemicals: US$18.9 billion (13% of total imports)

Machinery including computers: $16.6 billion (11.4%)

Aircraft, spacecraft: $15.5 billion (10.6%)

Electrical machinery, equipment: $14.3 billion (9.8%)

Mineral fuels including oil: $13.6 billion (9.4%)

Pharmaceuticals: $11.8 billion (8.1%)

Exports:

Pharmaceuticals: US$38.2 billion (28.3% of total exports)

Organic chemicals: $23.8 billion (17.7%)

Optical, technical, medical apparatus: $13.8 billion (10.2%)

Electrical machinery, equipment: $9 billion (6.7%)

Perfumes, cosmetics: $8.4 billion (6.2%)

Machinery including computers: $7.4 billion (5.5%)

Aircraft, spacecraft: $4.8 billion (3.5%)

Other chemical goods: $3.7 billion (2.8%)

Meat: $3.5 billion (2.6%)

Dairy, eggs, honey: $2.7 billion (2%)

Benefits

Ireland is a gateway to Europe.

Attractive tax environment.

Research and development.

Skilled workforce.

Brexit.

Long-term competitiveness.

Costs of doing business.

Doing business with greater success

Barriers


On the basis of the global Harmonized System of product classification, Ireland implements EU tariffs. According to the c.i.f. value of the products at the port of entry, duty rates on manufactured goods from the United States typically range from 5 to 8%.

The exchange rate of CAD to Euro is 0.68%

Irish culture is fascinating, varied, and a joy to learn about. Myths, literature, music, dancing, art, gastronomy, and language are all part of it. The culture was once only Gaelic, but it later absorbed elements from the English, Tudor English, Scots, Normans, and Vikings. The Scots had a significant cultural effect in Northern Ireland.

  1. SHAMROCK
    The shamrock is one of many Irish symbols, if not the most common. Keep in mind that Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, went back to his native country to baptize the heathen Irish. The holy trinity—the father, the son, and the holy ghost—is symbolized by the shamrock, also known as a three-leaf clover. Look no further if Shamrock Vacations is of interest to you.

2.CELTIC CROSS
Irish travelers love these symbols of Ireland. In the history of St. Patrick when he converted the pagans, he wanted them to adopt the Christian cross. To help the pagans, traditional worshipers of nature, identify with the Christian cross, he had a sun, a highly revered pagan symbol, incorporated into the cross.

  1. LEPRECHAUN
    The leprechaun, a sprite or fairy, has to be mentioned in a piece about Irish symbols. Traditionally, shoemakers are the mythological beings. A pot of money and three wishes are yours if you manage to catch one. Make sure to look for one while you're in Ireland. Similar to winning the lotto, but with a much more interesting tale to tell your friends.

4.HARP
Have you noticed that Irish coins include the harp? Even the bottle labels for the well-known Irish beverage Guinness use it. Irish harpists were among the best in the world centuries ago, highly sought after by royalty, including kings and queens. Elizabeth I had harpists put to death and many instruments destroyed in an effort to stifle Irish culture. Even though the last conventionally trained harpist passed away a long time ago, these emblems of Ireland still hold strong.