Geography of The Isle of Man

Geography Of The Isle Of Man

The Isle of Man is an island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland in Western Europe, with a population of over 75,000. It is a British Crown dependency. It has a small islet, the Calf of Man, to its south. It is located at 54°15′N 4°30′W / 54.25°N 4.5°W / 54.25; -4.5.

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