I sound like a precious green gemstone rising out of the sea, but I am actually the famous poetic nickname for Ireland. What am I?
The Emerald Isle
Ireland is nicknamed 'The Emerald Isle' due to its lush green landscape, referencing the green precious stone, the emerald.
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