
Dublin
Ireland
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Keep reading to learn some "Fun Facts" about Dublin.
When you finish, there are games at the bottom of this page.
Have Fun !
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Dublin was originally founded by Vikings and was called the "Norse Kingdom Dublin."
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Dublin has the largest city park in Europe. It is called Phoenix Park. The Dublin Zoo is located in the park.
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Almost half of all the people who live in Dublin are under 25 years old.
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"The Book of Kells", a very famous religious book, is kept at the Trinity College Library in Dublin.
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Some of the famous sites to visit while in Dublin are:
- Trinity College and The Book Kells
- Dublin Castle
- Phoenix Park
- Day Trip to Blarney Castle
- Day Trip to Giant's Causeway
- Day Trip to the Cliffs of Moher
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O'Connell street is the widest street in all of Europe.
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The flag of Ireland has three colors on it: green, white and green.
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Many people say Dublin has mountains but they really don't. They have hills but they are not high enough to officially be called a mountain.
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The Guinness Book of Records originated in Dublin.
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Saint Valentine was born, and died, in Italy but was laid to rest at the Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin