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Ireland Margaret AnnIreland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean, politically divided into the Republic of Ireland, a sovereign state covering five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom. It is the second-largest island in the British Isles and has a population of over 7 million as of 2023. The island's history includes early Celtic influence, the establishment of Christianity, significant events such as the Great Famine, and the subsequent partition that led to the creation of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Ireland has a rich cultural heritage and has made notable contributions to literature, music, and other arts. (Source: Wikipedia)
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