Ireland
...al lowlands and hills and mountains surround the borders of Ireland. Most of Ireland was formed during the Ice Age about 10,000 years ago. Ireland was covered with ice-smoothed rock. Because of the Ice Age, 75% of Ireland’s land is below 150 meters. The highest peak in Ireland is 1,041 meters tall. The people in Ireland are heavy drinkers and may sometimes tend to get into fights. Pubs or taverns open as late as 12 midnight for the Irish. It is a tradition for the Irish to go to a pub and have a drink and to just talk. When most of Europe was in the dark ages, the Irish was in a golden age because of Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick brought Christianity, schools, and churches. The Irish were also in their dark ages when the Vikings raped and plundered them. In 1845, the millions of Irish began to starve to death even though large quantities of food was exported. Ireland has many types of transportation. They have railways, highways, and waterways. They can travel through ports and harbors. Ireland also has 44 airports through out Ireland. Their transportation is advanced, making it easy for them to travel. Cars have been increased from 2 cars per road has now been increased to 3. With the more transportation and cars, Ireland is beginning to increase pollution. Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions should increase by 30% over the next 10 years. Certain marine fish stocks have became a threat and some vulnerable landscapes, coastal areas, and archaeologica...