Dublin, Ireland is a growing and increasingly global city. Since the late 1990s, Dublin has had a large population of immigrants from European and Asian countries.
Although the Irish language is compulsory in schools and the official language of Ireland, English is primarily spoken in Dublin. Only 1.7% of people who consider themselves fluent in Irish speak it on a daily basis.
As of 2011, over 20% of Dublin's population is foreign-born.
Dublin is 75% Catholic, but church attendance has declined significantly in recent years.
Homelessness and poverty are major issues in the city. In 2014, there were over 3,000 homeless people living in Dublin.
Dublin is the most expensive city in Ireland to live in and is in the top 20% most expensive cities worldwide for cost of living.
The River Liffey divides Dublin into "North" and "South" sides. The South side is considered wealthier, while the North side is considered to be poorer.
Dublin is known for its rich cultural history with writers such as James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, and W.B. Yeats living and writing in the city.