Dublin, the euro and an opt-out from Schengen: Ireland's place in the European Union
Background
Ireland's capital is Dublin and it has been a member of the European Union since 1 January 1973.
Its currency is the euro (€) and it has been a euro area member since 1 January 1999.
Ireland's official EU languages are Irish and English.
There are 14 representatives from Ireland in the European Parliament.
Ireland has negotiated an opt-out from the Schengen area.
Its area is given as 69 947 km2 and its population as 5 439 898 on 2025 Eurostat figures.
Capital:
Dublin
EU member since:
1 January 1973
Currency:
euro (€), euro area since 1 January 1999
Official EU languages:
Irish, English
Seats in the European Parliament:
14
Area:
69 947 km2
Population:
5 439 898
Why it matters for exams: Capital, currency, languages, EU seats and the Schengen opt-out are the five facts asked about Ireland.
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