Isle of Man - Wikipedia

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Isle of Man
The Isle of Man (Manx: Mannin [ˈmanɪnʲ], also Ellan Vannin [ˈɛlʲan ˈvanɪnʲ]), also known as Mann
(/mæn/), is a self-governing British Crown dependency situated in the Irish Sea between Great Britain Isle of Man
and Ireland. The head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, holds the title of Lord of Mann and is represented Mannin, Ellan Vannin (Manx)
by a lieutenant governor. The United Kingdom is responsible for the isle's military defence.
Crown dependency
Humans have lived on the island since before 6500 BC. Gaelic cultural influence began in the 5th
century AD, and the Manx language, a branch of the Goidelic languages, emerged. In 627 King Edwin
of Northumbria conquered the Isle of Man along with most of Mercia. In the 9th century Norsemen
established the thalassocratic Kingdom of the Isles, which included the Isle of Man. Magnus III, King
of Norway from 1093 to 1103, reigned also as King of Mann and the Isles between 1099 and 1103.[4] Flag Coat of arms
Motto(s): "Quocunque Jeceris Stabit" (Latin)
In 1266 the island became part of Scotland under the Treaty of Perth, after being ruled by Norway. (English: "Wherever you throw it, it shall
After a period of alternating rule by the kings of Scotland and England, the island came under the stand")
feudal lordship of the English Crown in 1399. The lordship revested in the British Crown in 1765, but Anthem: "O Land of Our Birth"
the island did not become part of the 18th-century kingdom of Great Britain, nor of its successors, the "God Save the Queen"
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the present-day United Kingdom of Great Britain 0:00 MENU
and Northern Ireland. It has always retained its internal self-government.
In 1881 the Isle of Man parliament, Tynwald, became the first national legislative body in the world to
give women the right to vote in a general election, although this excluded married women.[5][6] In
2016, UNESCO awarded the Isle of Man biosphere reserve status.[7]
Insurance and online gambling each generate 17% of the GNP, followed by information and
communications technology and banking with 9% each.[8] Internationally, the Isle of Man is known
for the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle races[9] and for the Manx cat, a breed of cat with
short or no tails.[10] The inhabitants (Manx) are considered a Celtic nation.[11]
Contents
Name Location of the Isle of Man (green) in Europe
(dark grey)
History
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Geography
Population Norse control 9th century
Census Scottish control 2 July 1266
English control 1399
Government Revested into 10 May 1765
Socio-political structure British Crown
External relations and security Capital Douglas
Defence and largest city 54°09′N 4°29′W
Manxman status Official languages English
European Union Manx
Commonwealth of Nations Religion Largely Christian
Politics Demonym(s) Manx (Manxman
Local government (plural: Manxmen),
Manxwoman (plural:
Public services Manxwomen))
Education
Health Government Parliamentary
democratic
Emergency services constitutional
Crematorium monarchy
Economy • Lord of Mann Elizabeth II
Communications • Lieutenant governor Sir Richard Gozney
Transport • Chief Minister Howard Quayle
Space commerce Legislature Tynwald
Electricity supply • Upper house Legislative Council
• Lower house House of Keys
Culture
Language Area
Symbols • Total 572 km2 (221 sq mi)
(unranked)
Religion
• Water (%) 1
Myth, legend and folklore
Music Highest elevation 2,030 ft (620 m)
Food Population
Sport • 2016 census 83,314[1] (202nd)
Motorcycle racing • Density 148/km2
Cammag (383.3/sq mi) (78th)
Cinema GDP (PPP) 2014 estimate

Fauna • Total $7.43 billion (161st)
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Demographics • Per capita $84,600 (9th)

Age structure Gini 0.41[2]
Population density low
Sex ratio HDI (2010) 0.849[3]
Infant mortality rate very high · 14th
Life expectancy at birth
Currency Pound sterling
Nationality Manx pound (£)
National origin groups (GBP)
Climate Time zone UTC±00:00 (GMT)

See also • Summer (DST) UTC+01:00 (BST)
References Date format dd/mm/yyyy
Bibliography Mains electricity 240 V–50 Hz
Further reading Driving side left

External links Calling code +44
UK postcode IM1 – IM99
ISO 3166 code IM
Name Internet TLD .im
The Manx name of the Isle of Man is Ellan Vannin: ellan (Manx pronunciation: [ɛlʲan]) is a Manx word meaning "island"; Mannin (IPA: [manɪnʲ])
appears in the genitive case as Vannin (IPA: [vanɪnʲ]), with initial consonant mutation, hence Ellan Vannin, "Island of Mann". The short form used
in English is spelled either Mann or Man. The earliest recorded Manx form of the name is Manu or Mana.[12]
The Old Irish form of the name is Manau or Mano. Old Welsh records named it as Manaw, also reflected in Manaw Gododdin, the name for an
ancient district in north Britain along the lower Firth of Forth.[13] The oldest known reference to the island calls it Mona, in Latin (Julius Caesar,
54 BC); in the 1st century AD, Pliny the Elder records it as Monapia or Monabia, and Ptolemy (2nd century) as Monœda (Mοναοιδα, Monaoida) or
Mοναρινα (Monarina), in Koine Greek. Later Latin references have Mevania or Mænavia (Orosius, 416),[14] and Eubonia or Eumonia by Irish
writers. It is found in the Sagas of Icelanders as Mön.[15]
The name is probably cognate with the Welsh name of the island of Anglesey, Ynys Môn,[13] usually derived from a Celtic word for 'mountain'
(reflected in Welsh mynydd, Breton menez, and Scottish Gaelic monadh),[16][17] from a Proto-Celtic *moniyos.
The name was at least secondarily associated with that of Manannán mac Lir in Irish mythology (corresponding to Welsh Manawydan fab Llŷr).[18]
In the earliest Irish mythological texts, Manannán is a king of the otherworld, but the 9th-century Sanas Cormaic identifies a euhemerised
Manannán as "a famous merchant who resided in, and gave name to, the Isle of Man".[19] Later, a Manannán is recorded as the first king of Mann in
a Manx poem (dated 1504).[20]
History
The island was cut off from the surrounding islands around 8000 BC as sea levels rose following the end of the
ice age. Humans colonised it by travelling by sea some time before 6500 BC.[21] The first occupants were
hunter-gatherers and fishermen. Examples of their tools are kept at the Manx Museum.[22]
The Neolithic Period marked the beginning of farming, and the people began to build megalithic monuments,
such as Cashtal yn Ard near Maughold, King Orry's Grave at Laxey, Meayll Circle near Cregneash, and
Ballaharra Stones at St John's. There were also the local Ronaldsway and Bann cultures.[23]
During the Bronze Age, the size of burial mounds decreased. The people put bodies into stone-lined graves with
ornamental containers. The Bronze Age burial mounds survived as long-lasting markers around the
countryside.[24]
The ancient Romans knew of the island and called it Insula Manavia.[25] Scholars have not determined whether
The Kingdom of the Isles about the
they conquered the island.
year 1100
Around the 5th century AD, large-scale migration from Ireland precipitated a process of Gaelicisation,
evidenced by Ogham inscriptions, and the Manx language developed. It is a Goidelic language closely related to
Irish and Scottish Gaelic.[26]
Vikings arrived at the end of the 8th century. They established Tynwald and introduced many land divisions
that still exist. In 1266 King Magnus VI of Norway ceded the islands to Scotland in the Treaty of Perth. But
Scotland's rule over Mann did not become firmly established until 1275, when the Manx were defeated in the
Battle of Ronaldsway, near Castletown.
In 1290 King Edward I of England sent Walter de Huntercombe to take possession of Mann. It remained in
English hands until 1313, when Robert Bruce took it after besieging Castle Rushen for five weeks. In 1314, it was
retaken for the English by John Bacach of Argyll. In 1317, it was retaken for the Scots by Thomas Randolph, 1st The Braaid in the central Isle of
Earl of Moray and Lord of the Isle of Man. It was held by the Scots until 1333. For some years thereafter control Man, with remnants of a Celtic-
passed back and forth between the kingdoms until the English took it for the final time in 1346.[27] The English Norse roundhouse and two
Crown delegated its rule of the island to a series of lords and magnates. Tynwald passed laws concerning the longhouses, c. AD 650–950
government of the island in all respects and had control over its finances, but was subject to the approval of the
Lord of Mann.
In 1866, the Isle of Man obtained limited home rule, with partly democratic elections to the House of Keys, but the Legislative Council was
appointed by the Crown. Since then, democratic government has been gradually extended.
The Isle of Man has designated more than 250 historic sites as registered buildings.
Geography
The Isle of Man is located in the middle of the northern Irish Sea,
almost equidistant from England to the east, Northern Ireland to
the west, and Scotland (closest) to the north; while Wales to the
south is almost the distance of the Republic of Ireland to the
southwest. It is 52 kilometres (32 mi) long and, at its widest point,
22 kilometres (14 mi) wide. It has an area of around 572 square
kilometres (221 sq mi).[28] Besides the island of Mann itself, the
political unit of the Isle of Man includes some nearby small
islands: the seasonally inhabited Calf of Man,[29] Chicken Rock on
The Calf of Man seen from which stands an unmanned lighthouse, St Patrick's Isle and St
Cregneash Michael's Isle. The last two of these are connected to the main
island by permanent roads/causeways.
Ranges of hills in the north and south are separated by a central valley. The northern plain, by contrast,
is relatively flat, consisting mainly of deposits from glacial advances from western Scotland during
colder times. There are more recently deposited shingle beaches at the northernmost point, the Point of
A satellite image
Ayre. The island has one mountain higher than 600 metres (2,000 ft), Snaefell, with a height of 620
metres (2,034 ft).[28] According to an old saying, from the summit one can see six kingdoms: those of
Mann, Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, and Heaven.[30][31] Some versions add a seventh kingdom, that of the sea, or Neptune.[32]
Population
At the 2016 census,[1] the Isle of Man was home to 83,314 people, of whom 26,997 resided in the island's capital,
Douglas, and 9,128 in the adjoining village of Onchan. The population decreased by 1.4% between the 2011 and
2016 censuses. By country of birth, those born in the Isle of Man were the largest group (49.8%), while those born
in the United Kingdom were the next largest group at 40% (33.9% in England, 3% in Scotland, 2% in Northern
Ireland and 1.1% in Wales), 1.8% in the Republic of Ireland and 0.75% in the Channel Islands. The remaining 8.5%
were born elsewhere in the world, with 5% coming from EU countries (other than Ireland).
Census
The Isle of Man Full Census, last held in 2016,[1] has been a decennial occurrence since 1821, with interim
censuses being introduced from 1966. It is separate from, but similar to, the Census in the United Kingdom.
The 2001 census was conducted by the Economic Affairs Division of the Isle of Man Treasury, under the authority of the Census Act 1929.
Government
The United Kingdom is responsible for the island's defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international
forums, while the island's own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.[33]
Socio-political structure
The island's parliament, Tynwald, is claimed to have been in continuous existence since 979 or earlier, purportedly making it the oldest
continuously governing body in the world, though evidence supports a much later date.[34] Tynwald is a bicameral or tricameral legislature,
comprising the House of Keys (directly elected by universal suffrage with a voting age of 16 years) and the Legislative Council (consisting of
indirectly elected and ex-officio members). These two bodies also meet together in joint session as Tynwald Court.
The executive branch of government is the Council of Ministers, which is composed of members of the House of Keys. It is headed by the Chief
Minister, currently (November 2020) Howard Quayle MHK.
Vice-regal functions of the head of state are performed by a lieutenant governor.
External relations and security
In various laws of the United Kingdom, "the United Kingdom" is defined to exclude the Isle of Man. Historically, the UK has taken care of its
external and defence affairs, and retains paramount power to legislate for the Island. However, in 2007, the Isle of Man and the UK signed an
agreement[35] that established frameworks for the development of the international identity of the Isle of Man. There is no separate Manx
citizenship. Citizenship is covered by UK law, and Manx people are classed as British citizens. The Isle of Man holds neither membership nor
associate membership of the European Union, and lies outside the European Economic Area (EEA). There is a long history of relations and cultural
exchange between the Isle of Man and Ireland. The Isle of Man's historic Manx language (and its modern revived variant) are closely related to both
Scottish Gaelic and the Irish language, and in 1947, Irish Taoiseach Éamon de Valera spearheaded efforts to save the dying Manx language.
Defence
Under British law, the Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom. However, the UK takes care of its external and defence affairs.[36] There are no
independent military forces on the Isle of Man, although HMS Ramsey is affiliated with the town of the same name.[37] From 1938 to 1955 there was
the Manx Regiment of the British Territorial Army, which saw extensive action during the Second World War.[38] In 1779, the Manx Fencible Corps,
a fencible regiment of three companies, was raised; it was disbanded in 1783 at the end of the American War of Independence. Later, the Royal
Manx Fencibles was raised at the time of the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. The 1st Battalion (of 3 companies) was raised in
1793. A 2nd Battalion (of 10 companies) was raised in 1795,[39] and it saw action during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The regiment was disbanded in
1802.[40] A third body of Manx Fencibles was raised in 1803 to defend the island during the Napoleonic Wars and to assist the Revenue. It was
disbanded in 1811.[41] In 2015 a multi-capability recruiting and training unit of the British Army Reserve was established in Douglas.[42]
Manxman status
There is no citizenship of the Isle of Man as such under the British Nationality Acts 1948 and 1981.
The Passport Office, Isle of Man, Douglas, accepts and processes applications for the Lieutenant Governor of the
Isle of Man, who is formally responsible for issuing Isle of Man–issued British passports, entitled "British
Islands – Isle of Man ".
British citizens who have 'Manxman status', not being either born, naturalised or registered in the United
Kingdom, and without a parent or grandparent who has, or if they have not themselves personally been resident
in the United Kingdom for more than five consecutive years, do not have the same rights as other British
citizens with regard to employment and establishment in other parts of the EU (other than the UK and
Ireland).[43]
Isle of Man-issued British passports can presently be issued to any British citizen resident in the Isle of Man,
and also to British citizens who have a qualifying close personal connection to the Isle of Man but are now
resident either in the UK or in either one of the two other Crown Dependencies.
European Union British passport (Isle of Man)
The Isle of Man was never part of the European Union, nor did it have a special status, and thus it did not take
part in the 2016 referendum on the UK's EU membership.[44] However, Protocol 3 of the UK's Act of Accession to the Treaty of Rome included the
Isle of Man within the EU's customs area, allowing for trade in Manx goods without tariffs throughout the EU.[45] As it is not part of the EU's
internal market, there are still limitations on the movement of capital, services and labour.
EU citizens are entitled to travel and reside, but not work, in the island without restriction. British citizens with Manxman status are under the same
circumstances and restrictions as any other non-EU European relating country to work in the EU.[46][47]
The political and diplomatic impacts of Brexit on the island are still uncertain. The UK has confirmed that the Crown Dependencies' positions were
included in the Brexit negotiations.[48] The Brexit withdrawal agreement explicitly includes the Isle of Man in its territorial scope, but makes no
other mention of it.[49] The island's government website states that after the end of the implementation period, the Isle of Man's relationship with
the EU will depend on the agreement reached between the UK and the EU on their future relationship.[50]
Commonwealth of Nations
The Isle of Man is not itself a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. By virtue of its relationship with the United Kingdom, it takes part in
several Commonwealth institutions, including the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Commonwealth Games. The Government of
the Isle of Man has made calls for a more integrated relationship with the Commonwealth,[51] including more direct representation and enhanced
participation in Commonwealth organisations and meetings, including Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings.[52] The Chief Minister of
the Isle of Man has said: "A closer connection with the Commonwealth itself would be a welcome further development of the island's international
relationships."[53]
Politics
Most Manx politicians stand for election as independents rather than as representatives of political parties.
Although political parties do exist, their influence is not nearly as strong as in the United Kingdom.
There are three political parties in the Isle of Man:
The Liberal Vannin Party (established 2006) has one seat in the House of Keys; it promotes greater Manx
autonomy and more accountability in government.
The Manx Labour Party is active, and for much of the 20th century had several MHKs, but currently has no
seats in either branch of Tynwald.
The Isle of Man Green Party was established in 2016, but currently only has representation at local
government level.[54] Local authorities and sheadings
There are also a number of pressure groups on the island. Mec Vannin advocate the establishment of a sovereign
republic.[55] The Positive Action Group campaign for three key elements to be introduced into the governance of the island: open accountable
government, rigorous control of public finances, and a fairer society.[56]
Local government
Local government on the Isle of Man is based partly on the island's 17 ancient parishes. There are two types of local authorities:
a corporation for the Borough of Douglas, and bodies of commissioners for the town districts of Castletown, Peel and Ramsey, and
the village districts of Kirk Michael, Onchan, Port Erin and Port St Mary, and the 14 "parish districts" (those parishes or parts of parishes which
do not fall within the districts previously mentioned). Each of these districts also has its own body of commissioners.
Local authorities are under the supervision of the Isle of Man Government's Department of Local Government and the Environment (DOLGE).
Public services
Education
Public education is under the Department of Education, Sport & Culture. Thirty-two primary schools, five secondary schools and the University
College Isle of Man function under the department.[57]
Health
Health and social care on the Isle of Man is the responsibility of the Department of Health and Social Care. Healthcare is free for residents and
visitors from the UK.[58]
Emergency services
The Isle of Man Government maintains five emergency services.[59] These are:
Isle of Man Constabulary (police)

Isle of Man Coastguard
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Isle of Man Ambulance Service
Isle of Man Civil Defence Corps
All of these services are controlled directly by the Department of Home Affairs of the Isle of Man Government, and are independent of the United
Kingdom. Nonetheless, the Isle of Man Constabulary voluntarily submits to inspection by the British inspectorate of police,[60] and the Isle of Man
Coastguard contracts Her Majesty's Coastguard (UK) for air-sea rescue operations.
Crematorium
The island's sole crematorium is in Glencrutchery Road, Douglas and is operated by Douglas Borough Council. Usually staffed by four, in March
2020 an increase of staff to 12 was announced by the council leader, responding to the threat of coronavirus which could require more staff.[61]
Economy
The Isle of Man Department for Enterprise manages the diversified economy in 12 key sectors.[62] The largest sectors by GNP are insurance and
eGaming with 17% of GNP each, followed by ICT and banking with 9% each. The 2016 census lists 41,636 total employed.[1] The largest sectors by
employment are "medical and health", "financial and business services", construction, retail and public administration.[63] Manufacturing, focused
on aerospace and the food and drink industry,[64] employs almost 2000 workers and contributes about 5% of gross domestic product (GDP). The
sector provides laser optics, industrial diamonds, electronics, plastics and aerospace precision engineering. Tourism, agriculture, fishing, once the
mainstays of the economy, now make very little contributions to the island's GDP.
The unemployment rate is around 5%.[65]
The Isle of Man is a low-tax economy with no capital gains tax, wealth tax, stamp duty, or inheritance tax[66] and a top rate of income tax of 20%.[67]
A tax cap is in force: the maximum amount of tax payable by an individual is £200,000 or £400,000 for couples if they choose to have their
incomes jointly assessed. Personal income is assessed and taxed on a total worldwide income basis rather than a remittance basis. This means that
all income earned throughout the world is assessable for Manx tax rather than only income earned in or brought into the island.
The standard rate of corporation tax for residents and non-residents is 0%. Retail business profits above £500,000 and banking business income
are taxed at 10%, and rental (or other) income from land and buildings situated on the Isle of Man is taxed at 20%.[68]
Trade takes place mostly with the United Kingdom. The island is in customs union with the UK, and related
revenues are pooled and shared under the Common Purse Agreement. This means that the Isle of Man
cannot have the lower excise revenues on alcohol and other goods that are enjoyed in the Channel Islands.
The Manx government promotes island locations for making films by offering financial support. Since 1995,
over 100 films have been made on the island.[69] Most recently the island has taken a much wider strategy Peel is the island's main fishing port.
to attract the general digital media industry in film, television, video and eSports.[70]
The Isle of Man Government Lottery operated from 1986 to 1997. Since 2 December 1999 the island has participated in the United Kingdom
National Lottery.[71][72] The island is the only jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom where it is possible to play the UK National Lottery.[73] Since
2010 it has also been possible for projects in the Isle of Man to receive national lottery Good Causes Funding.[74][75] The good causes funding is
distributed by the Manx Lottery Trust.[76] Tynwald receives the 12% lottery duty for tickets sold in the island.
Tourist numbers peaked in the first half of the 20th century, prior to the boom in cheap travel to Southern Europe that also saw the decline of
tourism in many similar English seaside resorts. The Isle of Man tourism board has recently invested in "Dark Sky Discovery" sites to diversify its
tourism industry. It is expected that dark skies will generally be nominated by the public across the UK. However, the Isle of Man tourism board
tasked someone from their team to nominate 27 places on the island as a civil task. This cluster of the highest quality "Milky Way" sites[77] is now
well promoted within the island. This government push has effectively given the island a headstart in the number of recognised Dark Sky sites.
However, this has created a distorted view when compared to the UK where this is not promoted on a national scale. There, Dark Sky sites are
expected to be nominated over time by the public across a full range of town, city and countryside locations rather than en masse by government
departments.[78]
In 2017 an office of The International Stock Exchange was opened to provide a boost for the island's finance industry.[79]
Communications
The main telephone provider on the Isle of Man is Manx Telecom. The island has two mobile operators: Manx Telecom, previously known as Manx
Pronto, and Sure. Cloud9 operated as a third mobile operator on the island for a short time, but has since withdrawn. Broadband internet services
are available through four local providers: Wi-Manx, Domicilium, Manx Computer Bureau and Manx Telecom. The island does not have its own ITU
country code, but is accessed via the British country code (+44), and the island's telephone numbers are part of the British telephone numbering
plan, with local dialling codes 01624 for landlines and 07524, 07624 and 07924 for mobiles. Calls to the island from the UK however, are generally
charged differently from those within the UK, and may or may not be included in any "inclusive minutes" packages.[80][81]
In 1996, the Isle of Man Government obtained permission to use the .im national top-level domain (TLD), and has ultimate responsibility for its use.
The domain is managed from day to day by Domicilium, an island-based internet service provider.
In December 2007, the Manx Electricity Authority and its telecommunications subsidiary, e-llan Communications, commissioned the laying of a
new fibre-optic link that connects the island to a worldwide fibre-optic network.
The Isle of Man has three radio stations: Manx Radio, Energy FM and 3 FM.
There is no insular television service, but local transmitters retransmit British mainland digital broadcasts via the free-to-air digital terrestrial
service Freeview. The Isle of Man is served by BBC North West for BBC One and BBC Two television services, and ITV Granada for ITV.
Many television services are available by satellite, such as Sky, and Freesat from the group of satellites at 28.2° East, as well as services from a range
of other satellites around Europe such as the Astra satellites at 19.2° east and Hot Bird.
The Isle of Man has three newspapers, all weeklies, and all owned by Isle of Man Newspapers, a division of the Edinburgh media company Johnston
Press.[82] The Isle of Man Courier (distribution 36,318) is free and distributed to homes on the island. The other two newspapers are Isle of Man
Examiner (circulation 13,276) and the Manx Independent (circulation 12,255).[83]
Postal services are the responsibility of Isle of Man Post, which took over from the British General Post Office in 1973.
Transport
There is a comprehensive bus network, operated by the government-owned bus operator Bus Vannin.[84]
The Isle of Man Sea Terminal in Douglas has regular ferries to and from Heysham and to and from Liverpool,
with a more restricted timetable operating in winter. There are also limited summer-only services to and from
Belfast and Dublin. The Dublin route also operates at Christmas. At the time of the Isle of Man TT a limited
number of sailings operate to and from Larne in Northern Ireland. All ferries are operated by the Isle of Man
Steam Packet Company.[85]
The only commercial airport on the island is the Isle of Man Airport at Ronaldsway. There are direct scheduled
and chartered flights to numerous airports in the United Kingdom and Ireland.[86] Sea Terminal front façade
The island has a total of 688 miles (1,107 km)[87] of public roads, all of which are paved. There is no overriding
national speed limit; only local speed limits are set, and some roads have no speed limit. Rules about reckless driving and most other driving
regulations are enforced in a similar way to the UK.[88] There is a requirement for regular vehicle examinations for some vehicles (similar to the
MoT test in the UK).[89]
The island used to have an extensive narrow-gauge railway system, both steam-operated and electric, but the majority of the steam railway tracks
were taken out of service many years ago, and the track removed. As of 2019, there is a steam railway between Douglas and Port Erin, an electric
railway between Douglas and Ramsey and an electric mountain railway which climbs Snaefell.[90]
One of the oldest operating horse tram services is located on the sea front in the capital, Douglas. It was founded in 1876.[90]
Space commerce
The Isle of Man has become a centre for emerging private space travel companies.[91] A number of the competitors in the Google Lunar X Prize, a
$30 million competition for the first privately funded team to send a robot to the Moon, are based on the island. The team summit for the X Prize
was held on the island in October 2010.[92] In January 2011 two research space stations owned by Excalibur Almaz arrived on the island and were
kept in an aircraft hangar at the airfield at the former RAF Jurby near Jurby.[93]
Electricity supply
The electricity supply on the Isle of Man is run by the Manx Electricity Authority. The Isle of Man is connected to Great Britain's national grid by a
40 MW alternating current link (Isle of Man to England Interconnector). There are also hydroelectric, natural gas and diesel generators. The
government has also planned a 700 MW offshore wind farm, roughly half the size of Walney Wind Farm.[94]
Culture
The culture of the Isle of Man is often promoted as being influenced by its Celtic and, to a lesser extent, its Norse origins. Proximity to the UK,
popularity as a UK tourist destination in Victorian times, and immigration from Britain has meant that the cultures of Great Britain have been
influential at least since Revestment. Revival campaigns have attempted to preserve the surviving vestiges of Manx culture after a long period of
Anglicisation, and there has been significantly increased interest in the Manx language, history and musical tradition.
Language
The official language of the Isle of Man is English. Manx has traditionally been spoken but has been stated to be "critically endangered".[95] However
it now has a growing number of young speakers.
Manx is a Goidelic Celtic language and is one of a number of insular Celtic languages spoken in the British
Isles.[96] Manx has been officially recognised as a legitimate autochthonous regional language under the
European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, ratified by the United Kingdom on 27 March 2001 on
behalf of the Isle of Man government.[97]
Manx is closely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic, but is orthographically sui generis.
On the island, the Manx greetings moghrey mie (good morning) and fastyr mie (good afternoon) can often be
heard.[98] As in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, the concepts of "evening" and "afternoon" are referred to with one
A bilingual sign in the Isle of Man
word.[99] Two other Manx expressions often heard are Gura mie eu ("Thank you"; familiar 2nd person singular featuring Manx and English
form Gura mie ayd) and traa dy liooar, meaning "time enough", this represents a stereotypical view of the
Manx attitude to life.[100][101]
In the 2011 Isle of Man census, approximately 1,800 residents could read, write, and speak the Manx language.[102]
Symbols
For centuries, the island's symbol has been the so-called "three legs of Mann" (Manx: Tree Cassyn Vannin), a
triskelion of three legs conjoined at the thigh. The Manx triskelion, which dates back with certainty to the late
13th century, is of uncertain origin. It has been suggested that its origin lies in Sicily, an island which has been
associated with the triskelion since ancient times.[103][104]
The symbol appears in the island's official flag and official coat of arms, as well as its currency. The Manx
triskelion may be reflected in the island's motto, Latin: Quocunque jeceris stabit, which appears as part of the
island's coat of arms. The Latin motto translates into English as "whichever way you throw, it will stand"[105] or
"whithersoever you throw it, it will stand".[106] It dates to the late 17th century when it is known to have
A sculpture of the Manx triskelion in
appeared on the island's coinage.[105] It has also been suggested that the motto originally referred to the poor
front of Ronaldsway Airport terminal
quality of coinage which was common at the time—as in "however it is tested it will pass".[107]
The ragwort or cushag has been referred to as the Manx national flower.[108]
Religion
The predominant religious tradition of the island is Christianity. Before the Protestant Reformation, the island had
a long history as part of the unified Western Church, and in the years following the Reformation, the religious
authorities on the island, and later the population of the island, accepted the religious authority of the British
monarchy and the Church of England.[109] It has also come under the influence of Irish religious tradition. The
island forms a separate diocese called Sodor and Man, which in the distant past comprised the medieval kingdom
of Man and the Scottish isles ("Suðreyjar" in Old Norse). It now consists of 16 parishes,[110] and since 1541[111] has
formed part of the Province of York.[112] (These modern ecclesiastical parishes do not correspond to the island's
ancient parishes mentioned in this article under "Local Government", but more closely reflect the current
Peel Cathedral
geographical distribution of population.)
Other Christian churches also operate on the Isle of Man. The second largest denomination is the Methodist
Church, whose Isle of Man District is close in numbers to the Anglican diocese. There are eight Catholic parish churches, included in the Catholic
Archdiocese of Liverpool,[113] as well as a presence of Eastern Orthodox Christians. Additionally there are five Baptist churches, four Pentecostal
churches, the Salvation Army, a ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, two congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses, two United
Reformed churches, as well as other Christian churches. There is a small Muslim community, with its own mosque in Douglas, and there is also a
small Jewish community; see history of the Jews in the Isle of Man.[114]
Myth, legend and folklore
In Manx mythology, the island was ruled by the sea god Manannán, who would draw his misty cloak around
the island to protect it from invaders. One of the principal folk theories about the origin of the name Mann
is that it is named after Manannán.
In the Manx tradition of folklore, there are many stories of mythical creatures and characters. These include
the Buggane, a malevolent spirit which, according to legend, blew the roof off St Trinian's Church in a fit of
rage; the Fenodyree; the Glashtyn; and the Moddey Dhoo, a ghostly black dog which wandered the walls
and corridors of Peel Castle.
The Isle of Man is also said to be home to fairies, known locally as "the little folk" or "themselves". There is a
famous Fairy Bridge, and it is said to be bad luck if one fails to wish the fairies good morning or afternoon Peel Castle
when passing over it. It used to be a tradition to leave a coin on the bridge to ensure good luck. Other types
of fairies are the Mi'raj and the Arkan Sonney.
An old Irish story tells how Lough Neagh was formed when Ireland's legendary giant Fionn mac Cumhaill (commonly anglicised to Finn McCool)
ripped up a portion of the land and tossed it at a Scottish rival. He missed, and the chunk of earth landed in the Irish Sea, thus creating the island.
Peel Castle has been proposed as a possible location of the Arthurian Avalon[115] or as the location of the Grail Castle, site of Lancelot's encounter
with the sword bridge of King Maleagant.[116]
One of the most often-repeated myths is that people found guilty of witchcraft were rolled down Slieau Whallian, a hill near St John's, in a barrel.
However this is a 19th-century legend which comes from a Scottish legend, which in turn comes from a German legend. It never happened.
Separately, a witchcraft museum was opened at the Witches Mill, Castletown in 1951. There has never actually been a witches' coven on that site; the
myth was only created with the opening of the museum.[117] However, there has been a strong tradition of herbalism and the use of charms to
prevent and cure illness and disease in people and animals.[118][119]
Music
The music of the Isle of Man reflects Celtic, Norse and other influences, including from its neighbours, Scotland,
Ireland, England and Wales. A wide range of music is performed on the island, such as rock, blues, jazz and pop.
Its traditional folk music has undergone a revival since the 1970s, starting with a music festival called Yn
Chruinnaght in Ramsey.[120] This was part of a general revival of the Manx language and culture after the death
of the last native speaker of Manx in 1974.
The Isle of Man was mentioned in the Who song "Happy Jack" as the homeland of the song's titular character,
who is always in a state of ecstasy, no matter what happens to him. The song 'The Craic was 90 in the Isle of
Man' by Christy Moore describes a lively visit during the Island's tourism heyday. The Island is also the Bee Gees plaque at Maitland
birthplace of Maurice, Robin and Barry Gibb, of the Bee Gees. Terrace/Strang Road intersection in
Union Mills, Isle of Man
Food
In the past, the basic national dish of the island was spuds and herrin, boiled potatoes and herring. This plain dish was supported by the subsistence
farmers of the island, who crofted the land and fished the sea for centuries. A more recent claim for the title of national dish could be the ubiquitous
chips, cheese and gravy. This dish, which is similar to poutine, is found in most of the island's fast-food outlets, and consists of thick cut chips,
covered in shredded Manx Cheddar cheese and topped with a thick gravy.[121] However, as of the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival 2018, queenies
have been crowned the Manx national dish.[122]
Seafood has traditionally accounted for a large proportion of the local diet. Although commercial fishing has declined in recent years, local delicacies
include Manx kippers (smoked herring) which are produced by the smokeries in Peel on the west coast of the island, albeit mainly from North Sea
herring these days.[123] The smokeries also produce other specialities including smoked salmon and bacon.
Crab, lobster and scallops are commercially fished, and the queen scallop (queenies) is regarded as a particular delicacy, with a light, sweet
flavour.[124] Cod, ling and mackerel are often angled for the table, and freshwater trout and salmon can be taken from the local rivers and lakes,
supported by the government fish hatchery at Cornaa on the east coast.
Cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry are all commercially farmed; Manx lamb from the hill farms is a popular dish. The Loaghtan, the indigenous breed of
Manx sheep, has a rich, dark meat that has found favour with chefs,[125][126] featuring in dishes on the BBC's MasterChef series.
Manx cheese has also found some success, featuring smoked and herb-flavoured varieties, and is stocked by many of the UK's supermarket
chains.[127][128][129] Manx cheese took bronze medals in the 2005 British Cheese Awards, and sold 578 tonnes over the year. Manx cheddar has been
exported to Canada where it is available in some supermarkets.[130]
Beer is brewed on a commercial scale by Okells Brewery, which was established in 1850 and is the island's largest brewer; and also by Bushy's
Brewery and the Hooded Ram Brewery. The Isle of Man's Pure Beer Act of 1874, which resembles the German Reinheitsgebot, is still in effect: under
this Act, brewers may only use water, malt, sugar and hops in their brews.[131]
Sport
The Isle of Man is represented as a nation in the Commonwealth Games and the Island Games and hosted the IV Commonwealth Youth Games in
2011. Manx athletes have won three gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, including the one by cyclist Mark Cavendish in 2006 in the Scratch
race. The Island Games were first held on the island in 1985, and again in 2001. In 2019, FC Isle of Man was founded and is a North West Counties
League team.
Isle of Man teams and individuals participate in many sports both on and off the island including rugby union,
football, gymnastics, field hockey, netball, taekwondo, bowling, obstacle course racing and cricket. It being an
island, many types of watersports are also popular with residents.
Motorcycle racing
The main international event associated with the island is the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race, colloquially
known as "The TT",[132] which began in 1907. It takes place in late May and early June. The TT is now an
international road racing event for motorcycles, which used to be part of the World Championship, and is long
considered to be one of the "greatest motorcycle sporting events of the world".[133] Taking place over a two-week The National Sports Centre,
period, it has become a festival for motorcycling culture, makes a huge contribution to the island's economy and Douglas, Isle of Man
has become part of Manx identity.[134] For many, the Isle carries the title "road racing capital of the world".[135]
The Manx Grand Prix is a separate motorcycle event for amateurs and private entrants that uses the same 60.70 km (37.72 mi)[136] Snaefell
Mountain Course in late August and early September.
Cammag
Prior to the introduction of football in the 19th century, Cammag was the island's traditional sport.[137] It is similar to the Irish hurling and the
Scottish game of shinty. Nowadays there is an annual match at St John's.
Cinema
The Isle of Man has two cinemas, both in Douglas. The Broadway Cinema is located in the government-owned and -run Villa Marina and Gaiety
Theatre complex. It has a capacity of 154 and also doubles as a conference venue.[138]
The Palace Cinema is located next to the derelict Castle Mona hotel and is operated by the Sefton Group. It has two screens: Screen One holds 293
customers, while Screen Two is smaller with a capacity of just 95. It was extensively refurbished in August 2011.[139]
Fauna
Two domestic animals are specifically connected to the Isle of Man, though they are also found elsewhere.
The Manx cat is a breed of cat noted for its genetic mutation that causes it to have a shortened tail. The length of
this tail can range from a few inches, known as a "stumpy", to being completely nonexistent, or "rumpy". Manx
cats display a range of colours and usually have somewhat longer hind legs compared to most cats. The cats
have been used as a symbol of the Isle of Man on coins and stamps and at one time the Manx government
operated a breeding centre to ensure the continuation of the breed.[140]
The Manx Loaghtan sheep is a breed native to the island. It has dark brown
wool and four, or sometimes six, horns. The meat is considered to be a
delicacy.[141] There are several flocks on the island and others have been
Black Manx cat
started in England and Jersey.
A more recent arrival on the island is the red-necked wallaby, which is now
established on the island following an escape from the Wildlife Park.[142] The local police report an increasing
number of wallaby-related calls.[143]
There are also many feral goats in Garff, a matter which was raised in Tynwald Court in January 2018.[144]
Manx Loaghtan sheep are bred on
the island for their meat.
In March 2016, the Isle of Man became the first entire territory to be adopted into UNESCO's Network of
Biosphere Reserves.[145]
Demographics
Age structure
0–14 years: 16.27% (male 7,587 /female 6,960)
65 years and over: 20.6% (male 8,661 /female 9,756) (2018 est.)[146]
Population density
131 people/km2 (339 people/sq mi) (2005 est.)
Sex ratio
Sex ratios
(males per female)
Age range Ratio
At birth 1.08
0-14 1.09
15-24 1.13
25-54 1.00
55–64 1.02
65+ 0.89
Total population 1 (2020 est.)[146]
Infant mortality rate

Total: 4 deaths/1,000 live births
Male: 4 deaths/1,000 live births
Female: 4 deaths/1,000 live births (2018 est.)
Country comparison to the world: 191[146]
Life expectancy at birth

total population: 81.4 years
male: 79.6 years
female: 83.3 years (2018 est.)
country comparison to the world: 29
Total fertility rate: 1.92 children born/woman (2018 est.)[146]
Nationality
noun: Manxman (men), Manxwoman (women)
adjective: Manx
National origin groups

Manx (Norse-Celtic descent) – 15%
British - 60% (50% English, 5% Scottish, 5% Welsh)
Irish – 10%
South African – 7%
Australian – 5%
American – 3%
Climate
The Isle of Man has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). Average rainfall is higher than averaged over the territory of the British Isles,
because the Isle of Man is far enough from Ireland for the prevailing south-westerly winds to accumulate moisture. Average rainfall is highest at
Snaefell, where it is around 1,900 millimetres (75 in) a year. At lower levels it can be around 800 millimetres (31 in) a year. The highest recorded
temperature was 28.9 °C (84.0 °F) at Ronaldsway on 12 July 1983.
On 10 May 2019 Chief Minister Howard Quayle stated that the Isle of Man Government recognises that a state of emergency exists due to the threat
of anthropogenic climate change.[147]
Climate data for Isle of Man (Ronaldsway)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
13.3 13.2 17.1 20.0 24.0 27.5 28.9 27.8 26.5 22.7 16.3 15.0 29.0
Record high °C (°F)
(55.9) (55.8) (62.8) (68.0) (75.2) (81.5) (84.0) (82.0) (79.7) (72.9) (61.3) (59.0) (84.2)
8.2 7.9 9.2 11.1 14.1 16.3 18.1 18.1 16.3 13.6 10.9 8.9 12.8
Average high °C (°F)
(46.8) (46.2) (48.6) (52.0) (57.4) (61.3) (64.6) (64.6) (61.3) (56.5) (51.6) (48.0) (55.0)
3.9 3.4 4.4 5.4 7.7 10.2 12.2 12.4 11.1 8.9 6.3 4.5 7.6
Average low °C (°F)
(39.0) (38.1) (39.9) (41.7) (45.9) (50.4) (54.0) (54.3) (52.0) (48.0) (43.3) (40.1) (45.7)
−7.8 −5.8 −6.0 −3.4 −0.8 1.4 5.3 4.9 1.0 −1.5 −4.0 −7.0 −7.8
Record low °C (°F)
(18.0) (21.6) (21.2) (25.9) (30.6) (34.5) (41.5) (40.8) (33.8) (29.3) (24.8) (19.4) (18.0)
82.6 57.5 65.5 55.7 50.9 58.1 56.2 65.3 75.3 102.5 103.1 91.8 864.4
Average precipitation mm (inches)
(3.25) (2.26) (2.58) (2.19) (2.00) (2.29) (2.21) (2.57) (2.96) (4.04) (4.06) (3.61) (34.03)
Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) 14.0 10.6 11.8 9.9 9.7 9.8 9.0 10.8 11.1 14.1 15.2 13.9 140.1
Mean monthly sunshine hours 54.1 77.9 115.9 171.2 227.6 203.4 197.4 184.9 138.9 103.6 63.5 46.0 1,584.6
Source 1: Met Office[148]
Source 2: Météo Climat[149]
See also
History of the Isle of Man
Outline of the Isle of Man
List of places in the Isle of Man
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Manx Government (http://www.gov.im/): A comprehensive site covering many aspects of Manx life from fishing to financial regulation
Geographic data related to Isle of Man (https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/6041206) at OpenStreetMap

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Coordinates: 54°14′N 04°31′W

Cinema GDP (PPP) 2014 estimate

Demographics • Per capita $84,600 (9th)

Climate Time zone UTC±00:00 (GMT)

References Date format dd/mm/yyyy

Bibliography Mains electricity 240 V–50 Hz

Further reading Driving side left

Vice-regal functions of the head of state are performed by a lieutenant governor.

External relations and security

European Union British passport (Isle of Man)

There are three political parties in the Isle of Man:

Isle of Man Constabulary (police)

The unemployment rate is around 5%.[65]

Myth, legend and folklore

131 people/km2 (339 people/sq mi) (2005 est.)

Total population 1 (2020 est.)[146]

Infant mortality rate

Life expectancy at birth

National origin groups

Climate data for Isle of Man (Ronaldsway)

Source 1: Met Office[148]

Source 2: Météo Climat[149]

44. EU referendum: Brexit sends IoM on 'unknown journey (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-eu-referend

73. "National Lottery FAQ:Can I play while overseas?" (https://web.archive.org/web/20140703194651/https://ww

Geographic data related to Isle of Man (https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/6041206) at OpenStreetMap

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