Ireland is a proper noun referring to the island nation comprising the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It denotes the western European country known for its lush landscapes, distinct culture, and Irish Gaelic heritage, as well as its capital city Dublin. In pronunciation, it is typically treated as two syllables with stress on the first: /ˈaɪrlənd/ (US/UK) and /ˈaɪərlənd/ in some varieties when linking with following words.
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