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Man, Isle of

Introduction:

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.

Official name: Man, Isle of Capital: Douglas Government type: parliamentary democracy Population: 74,655 (July 2004 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 water: 0 sq km land: 572 sq km Climate: temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about one-third of the time

Map of Man, Isle of

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