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Isle of Man Country Guide
Explore Isle of Man in Europe
The topography includes hills in north and south bisected by central valley. The average density of population is approximately 131 per km². The notable climate conditions in Isle of Man can be described as temperate with cool summers and mild winters and overcast about a third of the time. Possible natural disasters include NA.
To reach someone in Isle of Man dial +44-1624 prior to a number. There are 51,000 installed telephones. And there are 0 registered mobile phones. The cellular networks commonly support frequencies of MHz. Websites registered in this country end with the top level domain ".im". If you want to bring electric equipment on your trip (e.g. laptop power supply), note the local power outlet of .
About the flag and history of Isle of Man
Red with the Three Legs of Man emblem (triskelion), in the center; the three legs are joined at the thigh and bent at the knee; in order to have the toes pointing clockwise on both sides of the flag, a two-sided emblem is used; the flag is based on the coat-of-arms of the last recognized Norse King of Mann, Magnus III (r. 1252-1265); the triskelion has its roots in an early Celtic sun symbol.
Part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century when it was ceded to Scotland, the isle came under the British crown in 1765. Current concerns include reviving the almost extinct Manx Gaelic language. Isle of Man is a British crown dependency but is not part of the UK or of the European Union. However, the UK Government remains constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.
Geography Quick-Facts
| Summary | Continent: Europe Neighbours: Capital: Douglas |
| Size | 572 square kilometers (km² or sqkm) or 220 square miles (mi² or sqmi) slightly more than three times the size of Washington, DC |
| Population | 75,049 |
| Currency | Name Pound, Currency Code:GPD |
| Country Top Level Domain (cTLD) | .im |
| Telephone Country Prefix | +44-1624 |
| Mobile Phone Connections | 0 |
| Landline Phone Connections | 51,000 |
Country Position in World Rankings
Information about single country attributes and how these compare against the rest of the world. The information below is compiled with data from 2013. As such, it may differ a bit to the Information above in the text (which is from 2010).
Geography
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 572 (sq km) | 194 |
People and Society
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,159 | 199 |
| Population growth rate | 0.84 (%) | 131 |
| Birth rate | 11.27 (births/1,000 population) | 173 |
| Death rate | 9.99 (deaths/1,000 population) | 52 |
| Net migration rate | 7.11 (migrant(s)/1,000 population) | 15 |
| Infant mortality rate | 4.22 (deaths/1,000 live births) | 195 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 80.87 (years) | 24 |
| Total fertility rate | 1.95 (children born/woman) | 135 |
| Unemployment, youth ages 15-24 | 7.20 (%) | 124 |
Economy
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (purchasing power parity) | 4,076,000,000 | 176 |
| GDP - real growth rate | 5.20 (%) | 56 |
| GDP - per capita (PPP) | 53,800 | 12 |
| Labor force | 41,790 | 195 |
| Unemployment rate | 2.00 (%) | 14 |
| Taxes and other revenues | 23.70 (% of GDP) | 132 |
| Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-) | 0.50 (% of GDP) | 35 |
| Inflation rate (consumer prices) | 5.00 (%) | 138 |
Communications
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Internet hosts | 895 | 174 |
Transportation
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Airports | 1 | 219 |
| Railways | 63 (km) | 129 |
| Roadways | 500 (km) | 195 |
| Merchant marine | 321 | 30 |
Data based on CIA facts book 2010 & 2013, wikipedia, national statistical offices and their census releases