Facts about Dublin, Ireland

• Dublin is the primate and capital city of Ireland.
• The city of Dublin covers a land area of 44.4 sq mi (114.99 km2).
• Dublin has an urban population of over 1,000,000 people
• Dublin is officially known in Irish as Baile Átha Cliath. The English name is derived from the Irish Dubh Linn (meaning "black pool").
• The average temperature in January is 46 °F (7.6 °C) and the July Average is 66 °F (18.9 °C).
• Dublin has more green spaces per square kilometre than any other European capital city.
• The city has a vibrant nightlife and it is estimated that fifty percent of the city’s residents are under twenty-five years of age.
• Dublin is twinned to cities Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain, Liverpool in the United Kingdom and San Jose, in California, USA.
• Handel’s classic "Messiah" was premiered for the first time in 1742 in Dublin.
• Dublin typically records fifty percent less rainfall than the west of Ireland.
• Dublin's famous musicians: Dubliners, Thin Lizzy, Sinead O’Connor and Bono (U2).