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World > Europe > Isle of Man
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Isle of Man |
Introduction:
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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.
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| Official name: |
Isle of Man |
| 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 |
| Government type: |
parliamentary democracy |
| Population: |
75,831 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages: |
English, Manx Gaelic |
| Official Currency: |
British Pound (GBP)
Current British Pound Exchange Rates
Historical British Pound Exchange Rates
Chart British Pound Exchange Rates |
| Currency code: |
GBP |
| Area: |
total: 572 sq km
land: 572 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
| Climate: |
temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about one-third of the time |
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Map of Isle of Man
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