The_Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland

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The Burren (meaning %u201Cgreat rock%u201D in Irish), is a karst-landscape region beside Galway in northwest County Clare, in Ireland. It is one of the largest karst landscapes in Europe. The region measures approximately 250 square kilometres. It is bounded by the Atlantic and Galway Bay on the west and north, respectively.

The Burren is renowned for its remarkable assemblage of plants and animals. The region supports many rare Irish species, some of which are only found in this area.