Europe : Ireland

Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea lies the green island state known as the Republic of Ireland. Celebrated for its spirited independence, Celtic history, and cultural achievements in literature, music and dance, Ireland is a popular destination for travelers. As popularized recently in the bestselling book How the Irish Saved Civilization Ireland is known for its contributions to Western culture. While other Western countries were in the throes of the Dark Ages, Irish monks preserved Greek and Roman literature and labored to produce such masterpierces of illuminated manuscripts as the famed Book of Kells. Scholastic endeavors continue to this day at Ireland's renowned academic institutions, such as Trinity College in Dublin. Ireland also draws travelers with a spectacular natural landscape, with such features as the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and the intriguing basalt formation known as the Giant's Causeway. Its thriving modern cities, ancient monuments, pastoral countryside, and friendly people also make Ireland a destination to discover.

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