The Isle of Man

 Didenko Victoria, 4b

The Isle of Man - is an island located in the

Irish Sea. It is the same distance away from  England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Its area is 572 km ².

The symbol of the Isle of Man is triskelion which is three running legs that go from one point. 

Triskelion, a symbol of stability, is reflected in the motto of the island. 

Triskelion

Motto:  «Lat. Quocunque Jeceris

Stabit»

(No matter how you throw will be)

Triskelion is also depicted on the flag and the emblem of the island.

Flag

Emblem

The capital of the Isle of Man is Douglas

Population

The population of the Isle of Man is

 76315 people. 25,347 people live

in the capital.

Manx (The man who lives on the Isle of Man)

The official language of the island is English. 

Manx, the original language, is also spoken by  two percent of the population.

Interesting Facts

The island has no speed limit on public roads, which makes the Isle of Man very attractive to amateurs of rapid ride from Great Britain.

Memorial to five-times champion of

Formula One and twenty-six times champion race winner

Joey Dunlop TT

The smallest model car in the world «Peel P50» was manufactured on the Isle of Man from 1962 to 1965.

It is very interesting that horse trams have been the part of the public

transport system in the capital since 1876.

A unique type of cat which has short hair and no tail has been bred on the island.

There are two versions of why these cats have no

tail. According to a legend, the unsuccessful

cat was late for landing in Noah's Ark, and Noah, closing a door, casually

clamped her tail. Actually, the reason is not

so amusing. A skeletal mutation - complete

tailless - became a sign of new breed.

Coins for the Isle of Man were minted with the cats.

Man is one of the most unusual and mysterious island in the Irish Sea. The abundance of ancient buildings, unique culture and

beautiful natural landscapes are an integral part of this island nation, fully embodying the culture

and traditions of the British archipelago.