List of basic Isle of Man topics
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The Isle of Man (Manx: Ellan Vannin, pronounced [ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn]) or Mannin (Manx: Mannin, [ˈmanɪn]) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical centre of the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Crown is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. The island is not part of the United Kingdom, but external relations, defence, and ultimate good-governance of the Isle of Man are the responsibility of the government of the United Kingdom.
The island was a Celtic community which came under the rule of the Norse in 1079. This has left a legacy from the Tynwald government to many place names. After a period of alternating rule by the Kings of England and Scotland, the Manx came under the feudal overlordship of the English Crown. The lordship revested to the British Crown in 1764 but the island never became part of the United Kingdom. This accounts for its current position as a Crown dependency.
The Isle of Man is not a part of the European Union, but because of Protocol 3 of the Treaty of Accession in 1972, there does exist the free movement of goods between the two entities.[1]
The following list of topics is provided as an overview of and introduction to the Isle of Man:
- International rankings of the Isle of Man
[edit] Geography of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Geography of the Isle of Man
- The Isle of Man is: an island and self-governing Crown dependency
- Location:
- Population:
- Size:
- Atlas of the Isle of Man
[edit] Environment of Isle of Man
- Climate of the Isle of Man
- Ecology of the Isle of Man
- Ecoregions of the Isle of Man
- Renewable energy in the Isle of Man
- Geology of the Isle of Man
- National parks of Isle of Man
- Protected areas of the Isle of Man
- Wildlife of Isle of Man
- Flora of the Isle of Man
- Fauna of the Isle of Man
- Birds of Isle of Man
- Extinct animals from the Isle of Man
- Mammals of Isle of Man
[edit] Natural geographic features of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Landforms of the Isle of Man
- Islands of the Isle of Man
- Lakes of the Isle of Man
- Mountains - The only mountain of the Isle of Man is:
- Snaefell Sniaul
- Rivers of the Isle of Man
- Waterfalls of the Isle of Man
- Valleys of the Isle of Man
[edit] Administrative divisions of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Administrative divisions of the Isle of Man
[edit] Sheadings of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Sheadings
The Isle of Man is divided into six sheadings:
[edit] Parishes of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Parishes of the Isle of Man
The parishes of each sheading of the Isle of Man are:
- Ayre - Andreas, Bride, Lezayre
- Garff - Lonan, Maughold, Onchan (Kione Droghad)
- Glenfaba - German, Patrick
- Michael - Ballaugh (Balley ny Loughey), Jurby (Jourbee), Michael (Mael)
- Middle - Braddan, Marown, Santon
- Rushen - Arbory, Rushen (Rosien), Malew
[edit] Municipalities of the Isle of Man
[edit] Towns of the Isle of Man
The official towns of the Isle of Man are:
- Castletown Balley Chashtal
- Douglas (capital) Doolish
- Peel Purt ny hInshey
- Ramsey Rhumsaa
[edit] Villages of the Isle of Man
Villages of the Isle of Man include:
- Andreas Andreas
- Baldrine Balley Drine
- Ballabeg Balley Beg
- Ballasalla Balley Sallagh
- Ballaugh Balley ny Loughey
- Crosby Crosbee
- Foxdale Forsdal
- Glen Maye Glion Maye
- Laxey Laksaa
- Jurby Jourbee
- Niarbyl
- Port St. Mary Purt le Moirrey
- Port Erin Purt Chiarn
- St. John's Balley Keeill Eoin
- Union Mills Myllin Doo Aah
[edit] Demography of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Demographics of the Isle of Man
[edit] Neighbouring countries
The Isle of Man shares no borders with other countries (because it's an island), but it has two neighbors:
- Republic of Ireland Nerin
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Yn Reeriaght Unnaneyssit dy Yn Vretyn Vooar as Nerin Hwoaie
[edit] Government and politics of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Government of the Isle of Man and Politics of the Isle of Man
- Form of government: Crown Dependency, and a parliamentary multi-party representative democracy
- State officials of the Isle of Man
- Capital of the Isle of Man: Douglas
- Elections in the Isle of Man
- (specific elections)
- Human rights in the Isle of Man
- Political parties in the Isle of Man
- Order of precedence in the Isle of Man
- Political scandals of the Isle of Man
- Taxation in the Isle of Man
[edit] Branches of the government of the Isle of Man
[edit] Executive branch of the government of the Isle of Man
- Head of state: Lord of Mann, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
- Lord of Mann's representative: Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, Sir Paul Haddacks
- Head of government: Chief Minister of the Isle of Man
- Council of Ministers
- Chief Minister: Tony Brown
- Treasury Minister: Allan Bell
- Home Minister: Martyn Quayle
- Health Minister: Eddie Teare
- Education Minister: Annie Craine
- Industry Minister: David Cretney
- Tourism Minister: Adrian Earnshaw
- Transport Minister: David Anderson
- DAFF Minister: Phil Gawne
- DLGE Minister: John Shimmin
- Departments of the Isle of Man government
- Treasury
- Department of Home Affairs
- Department of Health and Social Security
- Department of Education
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Office of Fair Trading
- Post Office
- Water Authority
- Electricity Authority
- Department of Tourism and Leisure
- Department of Transport
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- Department of Local Government and the Environment
- Offices of the Isle of Man government
- The Personnel Office
- Civil Service Commission
- Whitley Council (for manual workers)
- Chief Secretary's Office
- Chief Secretary: Mary Williams
- Attorney General's Chambers
- Attorney General: John Corlett
- General Registry of the Isle of Man
- Office of the Data Protection Supervisor
- The Personnel Office
[edit] Legislative branch of the government of the Isle of Man
- Tynwald (bicameral parliament of the Isle of Man)
[edit] Judicial branch of the government of the Isle of Man
- Judicial appointment: the Judiciary of the Isle of Man are appointed by The Queen, Lord of Mann, acting on the advice of the Secretary of State for Justice in the United Kingdom.
- Court of final appeal in the Isle of Man: Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the United Kingdom
- Isle of Man High Court
- High Bailiff: Michael Moyle
- Deputy High Bailiff: Alastair Montgomerie
- Attorney General of the Isle of Man: John Corlett
[edit] External relations of the Isle of Man
[edit] International organization membership
the Isle of Man is a member of:
[edit] Law and order in the Isle of Man
- Main article: Law of the Isle of Man
- Capital punishment in the Isle of Man
- Citizenship - Natives of the Isle of man are citizens of the United Kingdom
- Constitution of the Isle of Man
- Crime in the Isle of Man
- Human rights in the Isle of Man
- LGBT rights in the Isle of Man
- Freedom of religion in the Isle of Man
- Law enforcement in the Isle of Man
- Marriage in the Isle of Man
[edit] Military of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Military of the Isle of Man
- Army: None
- Navy: None
- Air Force: None
- Special forces: None
- Defense: The United Kingdom is responsible for the Island's defense
[edit] Local government in the Isle of Man
[edit] History of the Isle of Man
- Main article: History of the Isle of Man and Current events of the Isle of Man
- King of Mann and the Isles (1079 - 1164)
- King of Mann (1164 - 1504)
- Lord of Mann (1504 - 1765)
- Act of Settlement 1703
- Governor of the Isle of Man (1696 - 1828)
- Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man (1773 - present)
- Wimund - 12th century, first Bishop of the Isle of Man, war-lord
- Internment camps in the Isle of Man
- Extinct animals from the Isle of Man
[edit] Culture of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Culture of the Isle of Man
- Manx
- Manx people
- Architecture of the Isle of Man
- Languages of the Isle of Man
- Manx, a Gaelic language.
- English language
- Anglo-Manx, the distinctive indigenous English dialect of the Manx
- British English, the usual form of English used in the Isle of Man, especially for formal purposes.
- Cuisine of the Isle of Man
- Events on the Isle of Man
- Festivals in the Isle of Man
- Humor in the Isle of Man
- Manx National Heritage
- Media in the Isle of Man
- National symbols of the Isle of Man
- Public holidays in the Isle of Man
- Religion in the Isle of Man
[edit] The Arts in the Isle of Man
- Art in the Isle of Man
- Cinema of the Isle of Man
- Cuisine of the Isle of Man
- Literature of the Isle of Man
- Music of the Isle of Man
- Television in the Isle of Man
- Theatre in the Isle of Man
[edit] Sports in the Isle of Man
- Main article: Sports in the Isle of Man
- Isle of Man's national sport: Cammag
- Isle of Man cricket team
- Isle of Man Football League
- Isle of Man TT
- Manx Grand Prix
[edit] Economy of the Isle of Man
- Main article: Economy of the Isle of Man
- Agriculture in the Isle of Man
- Banks of the Isle of Man
- Communications in the Isle of Man
- Companies of the Isle of Man
- Currency of the Isle of Man
- Economic history of the Isle of Man
- Mining in the Isle of Man
- National Bank of the Isle of Man
- Tourism in the Isle of Man
- Transport in the Isle of Man
- Isle of Man Stock Exchange
[edit] Education in the Isle of Man
- Main article: Education in the Isle of Man
[edit] Infrastructure of the Isle of Man
- Communications in the Isle of Man
- Energy in the Isle of Man
- Health care in the Isle of Man
- Transportation on the Isle of Man
- Water supply and sanitation in the Isle of Man
[edit] See also
- List of basic geography topics
- List of Isle of Man-related articles (alphabetical index)
- List of Isle of Man-related topics
- List of international rankings
- Manx Wikipedia
[edit] References
- ^ {http://www.isle-of-man.com/generalinformation/constitution&legal.shtml] the Isle of Man website
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