The modern sovereign state occupies about five-sixths of the island of Ireland.
It is bordered by Northern Ireland to the north east, the Irish Sea to the east, St George's Channel to the south-east, the Celtic Sea to the south and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north.
Ireland is known for its traditional music and song, in origin going back hundreds of years but still played throughout the country.
Among the best-known modern performers are groups such as The Chieftains, Clannad and Altan, singers such as Christy Moore, ensembles such as Anúna and Celtic Woman and cross-over artists such as singers Enya and Sinéad O'Connor.
The country also boasts the highest quality of life in the world, ranking first in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Quality-of-life index.
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