What is the Capital of Ireland?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Ireland is Dublin. Ireland is located in Northern Europe, Europe, with a population of 5,458,600. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is English.
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Dublin at a glance
| Capital city | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Country | Ireland (Republic of Ireland) |
| Region | Northern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 5,458,600 (120th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +353 |
| Emergency number | 999 (or 112) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Ireland
- London, capital of United Kingdom
Ireland in context
- Ireland covers 70,273 km², making it the 118th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 78 people per km² ranks 109th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: United Kingdom.
- With 5,458,600 people, Ireland holds about 5.0% of the population of Northern Europe.
- That is roughly 0.7% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Ireland has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ireland is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Ireland — FAQ
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Is Dublin the largest city in Ireland?
Yes — Dublin is both the capital and the largest city of Ireland.
What country is Dublin in?
Dublin is the capital city of Ireland.
What continent is Dublin in?
Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is located in Europe.
Is Dublin the capital of Ireland?
Yes — Dublin is the capital of Ireland (official name: Republic of Ireland).
Dublin is the capital of which country?
Dublin is the capital of Ireland, in Northern Europe.
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