Ireland.

The Republic of Ireland is an independent European country that occupies most of the island of Ireland, which lies to the west of England, Scotland, and Wales. The rest of the island is occupied by Northern Ireland, which is a separate nation under the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Ireland, sometimes called the "Emerald Isle" because of its green landscape, has had a significant impact on Western literature, folk music, and dance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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