Isle of Man
Official Country Name
Isle of Man
Isle of Man Overview
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.
Isle of Man Economy
Offshore banking, manufacturing, and tourism are key sectors of the economy. The government offers incentives to high-technology companies and financial institutions to locate on the island; this has paid off in expanding employment opportunities in high-income industries. As a result, agriculture and fishing, once the mainstays of the economy, have declined in their shares of GDP. The Isle of Man also attracts online gambling sites and the film industry. Trade is mostly with the UK. The Isle of Man enjoys free access to EU markets.
Isle of Man Location
Isle of Man is located in Western Europe, island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland
Region
Isle of Man is located in Europe
Isle of Man Population
Isle of Man has population of 75,441 (July 2006 est.)
Isle of Man Climate
Isle of Man has temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about one-third of the time
Isle of Man Terrain
hills in north and south bisected by central valley
Isle of Man Natural Resources
none
Ethnic Groups in Isle of Man
Isle of Man has the following ethnic groups - Manx (Norse-Celtic descent), Britons
Isle of Man Religions
Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Society of Friends
Isle of Man Languages
English, Manx Gaelic
Isle of Man Capital
Isle of Man capital is Douglas
Isle of Man Currency
Isle of Man currency is British pound (GBP); note - there is also a Manx pound
Map of Isle of Man
