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Part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century when it was ceded to Scotland, the isle came under the British crown in 1765. Current concerns include reviving the almost extinct Manx Gaelic language. Isle of Man is a British crown dependency but is not part of the UK. However, the UK Government remains constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation. | |
Location: Isle of Man is Western Europe, island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland See Map
Capital: name: Douglas
geographic coordinates: 54 09 N, 4 29 W
time difference: UTC 0 (five hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Currency (Code): Isle of Man pound (IMP), also known as the Manx pound
note: the British pound is also legal tender, but change is given in IMP ...More
Area: total: 572 sq km , land: 572 sq km , water: 0 sq km ( 1 sq km is approximately 0.4 sq miles or 250 acres)
Area Comparison: slightly more than three times the size of Washington, DC
Elevation Extremes: lowest point: Irish Sea 0 m , highest point: Snaefell 621 m (1 meter = 3.28 feet)
Population: 76,220 (July 2008 est.)
Unemployment: 1.5% (December 2006 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Manx (Norse-Celtic descent), Britons
Religion: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Society of Friends
Languages: English, Manx Gaelic
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