Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath) is the capital and largest city of Ireland.
Situated on a bay on the east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey, it lies within the province of Leinster.
It is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, a part of the Wicklow Mountains range.
Dublin has a vibrant nightlife and is reputedly one of Europe's most youthful cities, with an estimate of 50% of citizens being younger than 25.
There are many pubs across the city centre, with the area around St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street, especially Harcourt Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street and Leeson Street, the location of many nightclubs and pubs.
The best known area for nightlife is Temple Bar, south of the River Liffey.
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