Isle
of Man-at-a-Glance
|
Population
76,000 (2001 census) |
Language
English, Manx Gaelic |
|
Capital
Douglas
|
|
Government
Parliamentary Democracy
|
Nationality
Manxman, Manxwoman |
Area
572 sq km -slightly more than three
times the size of Washington, D.C.
|
Ethnic
groups
Manx (Norse-Celtic descent), Briton |
Religions
Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist,
Baptist, Presbyterian, Society of
Friends |
Climate
cool summers and mild winters; temperate;
overcast about one-third of the time |
National
Holiday
July 5, Tynwald Day |
|
GDP
per capita
$20,400 (2001 est.)
|
Industries
financial services, e-commerce, light
manufacturing, tourism |
| Source:
CIA factbook and Isle of Man government |
Courtesy The Washington Times |
