Ireland has a population of around 3.5 million people living in an area of 70,284 square kilometers, resulting in a population density of around 1 person per square kilometer. Around 93% of the population identifies as Roman Catholic, with 4% belonging to the Church of Ireland. Ireland has a democratic republic political system with three main political parties. Ireland has a rich cultural history dating back to stone age settlements and burial mounds, and has deep religious and historical ties to Britain. The interior of Ireland consists of wide open plains, many bodies of water, and limestone plateaus, while the coasts have less elevation and different terrain. Though wildlife is limited, Ireland is home to many bird species like puffins, se