divendres, 8 d’abril del 2011

QUESTIONAIRE


1- Where is Ireland?

Is an island. There is in the eastern part of the North Atlantic.


2- How far is Ireland from New York?

Ireland is 3000 miles far from New York. ,


3-Is West Virginia larger than Ireland?

West Virginia isn't larger than Ireland.


4- How many provinces has Ireland got?

Ireland has got four provinces: Ulster, Connacht, Leinster and Munster.


5-How many counties has Northern Ireland got?

Northern Ireland has got six countries.


6- What happened during the Great Potato Famine?

During the Great Potato Famine, 8 million persons was died.


7-What does the Irish flag symbolize?

The Irish flag symbolize the union of the North and South in peace.


8- Why is Ireland called ”The Emerald Isle”?

Because there rainfall frequently and is ever greenery.


9- What does the shamrock symbolize?

The shamrock symbolize the good-luck in Ireland.


10-How did St.Patrick explain the Holy Trinity?

St. Patrick used the three leaves to explain the Holy Trinity.


11-What's the real national symbol of Ireland?

The real national symbol of Ireland is the Celtic Harp.


12- What's the capital of Ireland?

Ireland's capital city is Dublin.


13- How big is the Guinness factory?

The Factory spans over 60 acres.


14-Who established the Guinness company?

In 1759, Arthur Guinnes signed a 9000 year lease for the brewery site.


15- How many beers does an Irish drink every year?

Every person consume 369 beers every year.


16- How many people kiss the Blarney stone every year?

The Blarney stone has 400.000 visits every year.


17- Why are the Cliffs of Moher so famous?

Because they extend 5 miles down the west coast. the cliffs reach a heigth of 702 ft above the Atlantic Ocean.


18- Where was St. Patrick born?

St. Patrick was born in England.


19- How many people visit Ireland every year?

Ireland has over 8 million visitors every year.


20- How many people in the world say they have Irish ancestors?

There are an estimated 80 million people who can claim Irish ancestry all over the world.