Republic of Ireland situated in the north-western part of Europe consist of 26 of 32 counties of island of Ireland. It share its land border with only Northern Ireland and surrounded by Atlantic Ocean, Celtic Sea and Irish Sea. Total land area of Ireland is 70,273 km2 and total population is 4.9 million. Dublin is the capital of Ireland and the largest city. 

Ireland was created after Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and officially declared republic in 1949, following the republic of Ireland Act 1948. Ireland is Unitary, parliamentary republic. 

Ireland had history of territorial dispute with their neighboring country for a large period of time. As a result it had no formal relations with Northern Ireland most of the last century. But between 1980 and 1990 British and Irish government came to a peaceful resolution and sign the Good Friday Agreement.  

Modern day Ireland is one of most developed and richest country in the world. With a strong financial growth it had one the highest GDP in the world. They are member of UN, EEA, EU and many more international organization. However, Ireland maintain military neutrality and not a member of NATO.