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== Counties == | == Counties == | ||
Before 1922, Ireland | Before 1922, the whole of Ireland was an integral part of the United Kingdom, consisting thirty-two historic counties. After 1922 part of Ireland became independent and was known as the Irish Free State. The Free State went on to become the Republic of Ireland in 1949, while Northern Ireland remained a part of the United Kingdom. The two countries in Ireland today are: | ||
*Northern Ireland with six counties | *Northern Ireland with six counties | ||