geography of Ireland

A ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. The highest peak is Carrauntoohil (Irish: Corrán Tuathail) in County Kerry, which is 1,041 m (3,414 ft).^[18][19] The River Shannon, at 386 km (240 miles) is the longest river in Ireland.^[20][21] The island's lush vegetation, a product of its mild climate and frequent rainfall, earns it the sobriquet "Emerald Isle". The island's area is 84,412 km²^[18] (32,591 square miles).

Ireland's least arable land lies in the south-western and western counties.^{[citation needed]} These areas are largely mountainous and rocky, with green panoramic vistas.