Known as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is famous for its green countryside. Throughout much of its history, Ireland fought against rule by other countries. Most of the island gained independence in the 1920s. However, the United Kingdom continued to control a section called Northern Ireland.

Ireland is an island nation on the westernmost edge of Europe. It is the continent’s second largest island (after Great Britain). The Republic of Ireland occupies 80 percent of this landmass, while a large chunk of land in the north, called Northern Ireland, is part of the United Kingdom.

Ireland is a beautiful island filled with green countryside and softly flowing rivers. It is sometimes called the Emerald Isle because it is so green (this is because it rains so much!). It is a very interesting country, full of folklore and music, but it was not always a peaceful place.