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Isle of Man
Mannin, Ellan Vannin (Manx)
Motto: "Quocunque Jeceris Stabit" (Latin)
"Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand"[1]
Location of the  Isle of Man  (red)in the British Isles, Western Europe
Location of the  Isle of Man  (red)

in the British Isles, Western Europe
Status Crown dependency
Capital
and largest settlement		 Douglas (Manx: Doolish)
54°09′N 4°29′W / 54.150°N 4.483°W / 54.150; -4.483
Official languages English
(official, de facto)
Manx
(historical and heritage language)[2]
Religion Christianity (Church of England)
Demonym Manx
Government Parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy with a de facto non-partisan democracy
Elizabeth II
Sir Richard Gozney
Howard Quayle
Legislature Tynwald
Legislative Council
House of Keys
Establishment 1765
Area
• Total
 572 km2 (221 sq mi) (unranked)
• Water (%)
 0
Population
• 2011 census
 83,314[3]
• Density
 148/km2 (383.3/sq mi) (78th)
GDP (PPP) 2010 estimate
• Total
 £4.1 billion (162nd)
• Per capita
 US$53,800[clarification needed] (11th/12th)
Gini 41[4]
medium
HDI (2010) 0.849[5]
very high · 14th
Currency Pound sterling (GBP);
Manx pound (IMP), legal tender only in the Isle of Man
Time zone GMT (UTC)
• Summer (DST)
 BST (UTC+1)
Date format dd/mm/yyyy (AD)
Drives on the left
Calling code
ISO 3166 code IM
Internet TLD .im

The Isle of Man (Manx: Ellan Vannin [ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn]), also known simply as Mann (/mæn/; Manx: Mannin [ˈmanɪn]), is a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann and is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. Defence is the responsibility of the United Kingdom.

Approximately ranked by the World Bank as having the 5th highest gross national income per capita in 2016, using the Atlas method,[6] the largest sectors are insurance and eGaming with 17% of GNP each, followed by ICT and banking with 9% each.[7]

The island has been inhabited since before 6500 BC. Gaelic cultural influence began in the 5th century and the Manx language, a branch of the Gaelic languages, emerged. In 627, Edwin of Northumbria conquered the Isle of Man along with most of Mercia; in the 9th century, Norsemen established the Kingdom of the Isles. Magnus III, King of Norway, was also known as King of Mann and the Isles between 1099 and 1103.[8]

In 1266, the island became part of Scotland under the Treaty of Perth, after being ruled by Norway, after a period of alternating rule by the kings of Scotland and England, the island came under the feudal lordship of the English Crown in 1399. The lordship revested into the British Crown in 1765, but the island never became part of the 18th century Kingdom of Great Britain or its successors the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the present-day United Kingdom: it retained its status as an internally self-governing Crown dependency.

The Isle of Man parliament, Tynwald, became in 1881 the first national legislative body in the world to give women the right to vote in a general election, but this excluded married women.[9][10]

In 2016, the Isle of Man was the first whole nation to be awarded biosphere reserve status by UNESCO.[11]

Name[edit]

The Manx name of the Isle of Man is Ellan Vannin: ellan (Manx pronunciation: [ɛlʲən]) is a Manx word meaning 'island'; Mannin (IPA: [manɪn]) appears in the genitive case as Vannin (IPA: [vanɪn]), with initial consonant mutation, hence Ellan Vannin, "Island of Mann". The short form often used in English, Mann, is derived from the Manx Mannin,[12] though sometimes the name is written as Man, the earliest recorded Manx form of the name is Manu or Mana.[13]

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.[14] The oldest known reference to the island calls it Mona, in Latin (Julius Caesar, 54 BC); in the 1st century, 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),[15] and Eubonia or Eumonia by Irish writers. It is found in the Sagas of Icelanders as Mön.[16]

The name is probably cognate with the Welsh name of the island of Anglesey, Ynys Môn,[14] usually derived from a Celtic word for 'mountain' (reflected in Welsh mynydd, Breton menez, and Scottish Gaelic monadh),[17][18] 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).[19] 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".[20] Later, a Manannán is recorded as the first king of Mann in a Manx poem (dated 1504).[21]

History[edit]

Main article: History of the Isle of Man
The Braaid in central Isle of Man, with remnants of a Celtic-Norse roundhouse and two longhouses, c. AD 650–950

The island was cut off from the surrounding islands around 8000 BC, and was colonised by sea some time before 6500 BC.[22] The first residents were Hunter-gatherers and fishermen. Examples of their tools are kept at the Manx Museum.[23]

The Kingdom of the Isles about the year 1100

The Neolithic Period marked the beginning of farming, and megalithic monuments began to appear, 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.[24]

During the Bronze Age, burial mounds became smaller. Bodies were put in stone-lined graves with ornamental containers, the Bronze Age burial mounds created long-lasting markers around the countryside.[25]

The ancient Romans knew of the island and called it Insula Manavia[26] although it is uncertain whether they conquered the island, around the 5th century AD, large-scale migration from Ireland precipitated a process of Gaelicisation evidenced by Ogham inscriptions, giving rise to the Manx language, which is a Goidelic language closely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic.[27]

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. A confused period followed when Mann was sometimes under English rule and sometimes Scottish, until 1346, when the Battle of Neville's Cross decided the long struggle between England and Scotland in England's favour.

English rule was delegated to a series of lords and magnates, the Tynwald passed laws concerning the 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 an appointed Legislative Council, since then, democratic government has been gradually extended.

The Isle of Man has designated more than 250 historic sites as Registered Buildings of the Isle of Man.

Geography[edit]

The Calf of Man seen from Cregneash
Main article: Geography of the Isle of Man
See also: List of islands of the Isle of Man and Biota of the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is located in the middle of the northern Irish Sea, almost equidistant from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland (closest), and Wales (farthest). 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 which stands an unmanned lighthouse, St Patrick's Isle and St 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 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][32] Some versions add a seventh kingdom, that of the sea, or Neptune.[33][34][excessive citations]

Population[edit]

Map of the Isle of Man
Further information: Manx people

At the 2016 census,[35] 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 the UK and Ireland).

Census[edit]

The Isle of Man Full Census, last held in 2016,[36] 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.

Climate[edit]

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.

Climate data for Isle of Man (Ronaldsway)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 13.3
(55.9)		 13.2
(55.8)		 17.1
(62.8)		 20.0
(68)		 24.0
(75.2)		 27.0
(80.6)		 29.0
(84.2)		 27.8
(82)		 26.5
(79.7)		 22.7
(72.9)		 16.3
(61.3)		 15.0
(59)		 29.0
(84.2)
Average high °C (°F) 8.2
(46.8)		 7.9
(46.2)		 9.2
(48.6)		 11.1
(52)		 14.1
(57.4)		 16.3
(61.3)		 18.1
(64.6)		 18.1
(64.6)		 16.3
(61.3)		 13.6
(56.5)		 10.9
(51.6)		 8.9
(48)		 12.8
(55)
Average low °C (°F) 3.9
(39)		 3.4
(38.1)		 4.4
(39.9)		 5.4
(41.7)		 7.7
(45.9)		 10.2
(50.4)		 12.2
(54)		 12.4
(54.3)		 11.1
(52)		 8.9
(48)		 6.3
(43.3)		 4.5
(40.1)		 7.6
(45.7)
Record low °C (°F) −7.8
(18)		 −5.8
(21.6)		 −6.0
(21.2)		 −3.4
(25.9)		 −0.8
(30.6)		 1.4
(34.5)		 5.3
(41.5)		 4.9
(40.8)		 1.0
(33.8)		 −1.5
(29.3)		 −4.0
(24.8)		 −7.0
(19.4)		 −7.8
(18)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 82.6
(3.252)		 57.5
(2.264)		 65.5
(2.579)		 55.7
(2.193)		 50.9
(2.004)		 58.1
(2.287)		 56.2
(2.213)		 65.3
(2.571)		 75.3
(2.965)		 102.5
(4.035)		 103.1
(4.059)		 91.8
(3.614)		 864.4
(34.031)
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[37]
Source #2: Météo Climat[38]

Government[edit]

A composite satellite image of the Isle of Man
Main article: Isle of Man Government

The Lord of Mann 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.[39]

Socio-political structure[edit]

See also: Manx law

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.[40] 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 (2017) Howard Quayle MHK.

Vice-regal functions of the Head of State are performed by a Lieutenant Governor.

External relations and security[edit]

Main article: External relations of the Isle of Man

Defence[edit]

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.[41] There are no independent military forces on the Isle of Man, although HMS Ramsey is affiliated with the town of the same name.[42] From 1938 to 1955 there was the Manx Regiment of the British Territorial Army, which saw extensive action during the Second World War;[43] 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,[44] and it saw action during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, the regiment was disbanded in 1802.[45] 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.[46] In 2015 a multi-capability recruiting and training unit of the British Army Reserve was established in Douglas.[47]

Emergency services[edit]

The Isle of Man Government maintains five emergency services,[48] these are:

All of these services are controlled directly by 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,[49] and the Isle of Man Coastguard contracts Her Majesty's Coastguard (UK) for air-sea rescue operations.

Citizenship[edit]

The cover of an Isle of Man passport
Main article: Manx passport

Citizenship in the Isle of Man is governed by British law. Passports issued by the Isle of Man Passport Office say "British Islands – Isle of Man" on the cover but the nationality status stated on the passport is simply "British Citizen". Although Manx passport holders are British citizens, because the Isle of Man is not part of the European Union, people born on the Island without a parent or grandparent either born, naturalised, registered or resident for more than five consecutive years in the United Kingdom do not have the same rights as other British citizens with regard to employment and establishment in the EU. Isle of Man passports can be issued to any British citizen in the Isle of Man (whether or not that person has "Manx status" as an Isle of Man worker under the local Isle of Man employment laws), they can also be issued to Manx-connected British citizens residing in Britain or either of the other Crown Dependencies.

European Union[edit]

The Isle of Man holds neither membership nor associate membership of the European Union, and thus did not take part in the 2016 referendum on the UK's EU membership. 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.[50] However, there are still limitations on the movement of capital and services.

EU citizens are entitled to travel and reside, but not work, in the island without restriction. And Manx citizens—without the hereditary qualification outlined above—are similarly restricted from working in the EU.[51][52]

The effect of the UK leaving the European Union is uncertain, the UK has confirmed that the Crown Dependencies' position will be included in the Brexit negotiations.[53]:ch.5

Commonwealth of Nations[edit]

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,[54] including more direct representation and enhanced participation in Commonwealth organisations and meetings, including Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings,[55] 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."[56]

Politics[edit]

Isle of Man local authorities and sheadings
Main article: Politics of the Isle of Man
See also: List of political parties in the Isle of Man and Elections in the Isle of Man

Most Manx politicians stand for election as independents rather than as representatives of political parties. Though political parties do exist, their influence is not nearly as strong as in the United Kingdom.

There are two political parties in the Isle of Man, the Liberal Vannin Party (established 2006) has two seats in the House of Keys; they promote greater Manx independence and more accountability in Government. The Manx Labour Party is the other: until 28 February 2018 they held two seats in the Legislative Council.

A number of pressure groups also exist on the island. Mec Vannin advocate the establishment of a sovereign republic.[57] The Positive Action Group[out of date?] 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.[58]

Local government[edit]

Main article: Local government in the Isle of Man

Local government on the Isle of Man is based partly on the island's 17 ancient parishes. There are two types of local authorities:

Local authorities are under the supervision of the Isle of Man Government's Department of Local Government and the Environment (DOLGE).

Demographics[edit]

Main article: Demographics of the Isle of Man

Education[edit]

Main article: Education in the Isle of Man

Public education is under the Department of Education and Children. Thirty-two primary schools, five secondary schools, and the University College Isle of Man function under the department.[59]

Health[edit]

Main article: Health in the Isle of Man

Health and social care on the Isle of Man is the responsibility of the Department of Health and Social Care (Isle of Man). Healthcare is free for residents and visitors from the UK.[60]

Economy[edit]

Main article: Economy of the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man Department for Enterprise manages the diversified economy in twelve key sectors,[61] 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,[62] 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 with 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.

After thirty years of continued GDP growth, the unemployment rate is just around 1%.

The Isle of Man is a low-tax economy with no capital gains tax, wealth tax, stamp duty, or inheritance tax[65] and a top rate of income tax of 20%.[66] A tax cap is in force: the maximum amount of tax payable by an individual is £125,000 or £250,000 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%.[67]

Peel is the island's main fishing port.

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.[68] Most recently the Island takes a much wider strategy to attract the general digital media industry in film, television, video and eSports.[69]

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.[70][71] The island is the only jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom where it is possible to play the UK National Lottery,[72] since 2010 it has also been possible for projects in the Isle of Man to receive national lottery Good Causes Funding.[73][74] The good causes funding is distributed by the Manx Lottery Trust.[75] Tynwald receives the 12p 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 [76] 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 isn't promoted on a national scale. There, Dark Sky sites are expected to be nominated over time by the public across a full cross section of national town, city and countryside locations rather than en masse by government departments.[77]

In 2017 an office of The International Stock Exchange was opened to provide a boost for the island's finance industry.[78]

Communications[edit]

Main article: Communications on the Isle of Man

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.[citation needed] 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.[79][80]

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 Granada Television 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 Hotbird.

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,[81] 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).[82]

Postal services are the responsibility of Isle of Man Post, which took over from the British General Post Office in 1973.

Transport[edit]

Main article: Transport in the Isle of Man
Sea Terminal front façade

There is a comprehensive bus network, operated by the government-owned bus operator Bus Vannin.[83]

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.[84]

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.[85]

One of the oldest operating horse tram services is located on the sea front in the capital, Douglas, it was founded in 1876.[86]

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 2017, 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.[86]

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 restriction; only local speed limits are set and some roads have no speed limit. Rules for reckless driving and most other driving regulations are enforced in a similar way to the UK.[88] One proposal currently[out of date?] under consideration by the Isle of Man Government to improve road safety is the introduction of compulsory vehicle tests (similar to MOT tests in the UK).[89]

Space commerce[edit]

The Isle of Man has become a centre for emerging private space travel companies.[90] 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.[91] 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.[92]

Culture[edit]

Main article: Culture of the Isle of Man

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[edit]

Main articles: Manx language and Manx English
A bilingual sign in the Isle of Man featuring Manx and English

The official languages of the Isle of Man are, since 1985, Manx and English.[93] Manx has traditionally been spoken but is now considered "critically endangered".[94]

Manx is a Goidelic Celtic language and is one of a number of insular Celtic languages spoken in the British Isles.[95] 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.[96]

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.[97] As in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, the concepts of "evening" and "afternoon" are referred to with one word.[98] Two other Manx expressions often heard are Gura mie eu ("Thank you"; familiar 2nd person singular form Gura mie ayd) and traa dy liooar, meaning "time enough", this represents a stereotypical view of the Manx attitude to life.[99][100]

Symbols[edit]

A sculpture of the Manx triskelion as seen in front of Ronaldsway Airport terminal.

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 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.[101][102]

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"[103] or "whithersoever you throw it, it will stand",[1] it dates to the late 17th century when it is known to have appeared on the island's coinage.[103] It has also been suggested that the motto originally referred to the poor quality of coinage which was common at the time—as in "however it is tested it will pass".[104]

The ragwort or cushag is the Manx national flower.[105]

Religion[edit]

Peel Cathedral.
See also: Diocese of Sodor and Man

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.[106] 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,[107] and since 1541[108] has formed part of the Province of York.[109] (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 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, 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.[110]

Myth, legend and folklore[edit]

Peel Castle

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 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[111] or as the location of the Grail Castle, site of Lancelot's encounter with the sword bridge of King Melegaunt.[112]

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.[113]

Music[edit]

Main article: Music of the Isle of Man

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. However, its traditional folk music has undergone a revival since the 1970s, starting with a music festival called Yn Çhruinnaght in Ramsey.[114] 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. It is also the birthplace of Maurice, Robin and Barry Gibb, of the Bee Gees.

Food[edit]

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 Cheddar cheese and topped with a thick gravy.[115]

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.[116] 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.[117] 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,[118][119] 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.[120][121][122] 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.[123]

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.[124]

Sport[edit]

Main article: Sport in the Isle of Man

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.

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[edit]

Further information: Isle of Man TT

The main international event associated with the island is the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race, colloquially known as "The TT",[125] 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".[126] Taking place over a two-week period, it has become a festival for motorcycling culture, makes a huge contribution to the island's economy and has become part of Manx identity,[127] for many, the Isle carries the title "road racing capital of the world".[128]

The Manx Grand Prix is a separate motorcycle event for amateurs and private entrants that uses the same 60.70 km (37.72 mi)[129] Snaefell Mountain Course in late August and early September.

Cammag[edit]

Main article: Cammag

Prior to the introduction of football at the beginning of the 20th century, Cammag was the island's national sport,[130] it is similar to the Irish hurling and the Scottish game of shinty. Nowadays there is an annual match at St John's.

Cinema[edit]

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.[131]

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.[132]

Fauna[edit]

Main articles: Manx cat, Manx Loaghtan, Biota of the Isle of Man, and Extinct animals from the Isle of Man
Manx Loaghtan Sheep are bred on the island for their meat.

There are two domestic animals 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.[133]

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.[134] There are several flocks on the island and others have been 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.[135]

There are also many feral goats in Garff, a matter which was raised in Tynwald Court in January 2018.[136]

In March 2016 the Isle of Man became the first entire country to be adopted into UNESCO's Network of Biosphere Reserves.[137]

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