Quick facts about Ireland

Capital: Dublin
Population: 4.23 million
Area: 70,282 sq km
Time zone: GMT
Languages: Irish is the first official language, spoken by circa 25,000 inhabitants, English is the second official language
Religion: Circa 85% are oficially members of the Roman Catholic Church. Many other religions are practised by small minorities
Currency:the Euro
The financial year: 1 Jan-31 Dec

For more detailed facts about Ireland visit
www.cultureireland.com and www.finfacts.ie

Also for detailed economic reports visit:
www.treasuryspecialists.com/gns/economic-research/overview.aspx

Quick facts about India

• Capital: New Delhi
• Population: 1.12 billion (est. 2007)
• Area: 3.29 million sq km (1.26 million sq miles)
• Telephone Country Code: +91
• Time Zone: GMT + 05:30
• Languages: Hindi is the official language. The Official Languages Act provides for continuing use of English in official work. English is the principal language for all legal matters. There are 22 main and regional languages recognised in the constitution.
• Religions: India is a secular state and freedom of religion is protected under the constitution. The main religious groups are Hindus (81.3%), Muslims (12%), Christians (2.3%), Sikhs (1.9%).
• Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
• Financial Year: April 1 to March 31

For more detailed facts about India visit http://india.gov.in/knowindia/india_at_a_glance.php