Overseas Names
The Isle of Wight has given its names to many parts of former colonies, most notably Isle of Wight County in Virginia founded by settlers from the island in the 17th century. Its county seat is a town named Isle of Wight.
Other notable examples include:
Isle of Wight - an island off Maryland, USA
Dunnose Head West Falkland
Ventnor, Cowes on Philip Island, Victoria, Australia
Carisbrook, Seaview, Victoria, Australia
Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Shanklin, Sandown, New Hampshire, USA
Ventnor City, New Jersey, USA
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