Flag and map of Ireland

Ireland is a country in Europe. Below you'll find the flag, the outline of the territory and a fact sheet with the essentials and some trivia — everything that shows up as a hint in the Vexdle game.

Flag of Ireland

Map

Fact sheet

Capital: Dublin
Continent: Europe
Population: 5,356,950
Languages: Irish, English
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Land borders: 1 country
Geography: Has a coastline

Flag anatomy

Green-white-orange vertical tricolour: the Gaelic tradition, the Protestant community, and peace between them.

Fun facts Did you know?

It was inspired by the French tricolour and first flown in 1848.
Orange honours followers of William of Orange; green, the older Gaelic Ireland.
It is nicknamed the Emerald Isle for its green landscapes.
Halloween has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated here.

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