Ireland is an EU country.

Ireland (Irish: ?irinn, English: Ireland) is a parliamentary and democratic country in Western Europe. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Irish Sea to the east, and the United Kingdom across the sea. It is North America. As a gateway to Europe, Ireland's natural environment has been maintained quite well. It is known as the "Emerald Island", with trees and rivers crisscrossing the country.

Ireland is a highly developed capitalist country. It is also a member of the European Union, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. It is also one of the countries with the fastest economic development in the world, and has won the reputation of "Europe's Little Tiger" due to its developed economy.

Climate characteristics

It has a maritime temperate broad-leaved forest climate, with an average temperature of 3.2℃ in the coldest month, 16.2℃ in the hottest month, and an annual precipitation of 750~1000 mm. Pastures and pastures account for about 80% of the country's total area.

The climate is mild and humid, a typical temperate maritime climate, affected by the North Atlantic Warm Current. The difference between the four seasons is not obvious. The average annual temperature is between 0℃ and 20℃.

It rains all year round, and sunny weather accounts for about 1/5 of the year. Affected by the Gulf Stream and the prevailing southwesterly winds from the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland has a stable climate and temperatures are basically the same across the country. The temperature is 4-7℃ in winter and 14-16℃ in summer. The precipitation ranges from 800 to 1000 mm.