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Isle of Man
The Isle of Man, also simply referred to as Mann, is an island among the British Isles, and is situated in the Irish Sea in between the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. The Isle of Man is not part of the UK completely as it is a British crown dependency and the UK in only responsible for its security and foreign affairs. It is also an associate member of the EU and not a full member. It has a population of slightly over 80,000 people as of 2009.
The isle is governed by Queen Elizabeth II who is the head of state and formally known as the Lord of Mann. The isle separated from Britain and Ireland in around 8000 BC. It was raided over the years even after being converted to Christianity in the first millennium. The Isle became independent in the year 1866 and has since then been a democratic self-government. The island has four major cities including Douglas- its capital city, Castletown, Peel and Ramsey.
You can get to the Island by plane, since there are several airlines that operate regularly to the isle. These are usually via the main airport located south of the island near Castletown. Buses also operate frequently from the airport to the capital and other towns. One can also get to the island by boat. Getting around the city can be done through buses, train, tram etc. Vehicles can also be rented from car hire in Isle of Man dealers, and you can find out the companies available, the charges and other services online from anycarhire.com.
The island has many tourist destinations that are attractive, full of wonder and entertainment. From their museums one is able to obtain a wealth of information concerning the island. Some of these are Grove House, the Nautical Museum, the Railway Museum and the Manx Museum which is the island’s national museum. There is also a medieval castle situated at Castletown that one can walk thorough as they learn how it was used. One can also climb the great Laxey wheel and view the surrounding areas. For those interested in the past history of the island there is a village located in Creagneash where people practiced trade and crafts and where they dwelt in thatched cottages.
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