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Douglas ( Manx: Doolish, pronounced [ˈdðuːlʲəʃ]) is the capital city and largest settlement of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,677 (2021) and an area of 10.5 km 2 (4.05 mi 2 ). It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and on a sweeping bay of two miles (three kilometres).
Peter Hickman 16m 36.114s – 136.358 mph (219.447 km/h) (2023) [1] The Isle of Man TT or Tourist Trophy races are an annual motorcycle racing event run on the Isle of Man in May and June of most years since its inaugural race in 1907. The event begins on the UK Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May and runs for thirteen days.
The flag of the Isle of Man or flag of Mann ( Manx: brattagh Vannin) is a triskelion, composed of three armoured legs with golden spurs, upon a red background. It has been the official flag of the Isle of Mann since 1 December 1932 and is based on the Manx coat of arms, which dates back to the 13th century. [2]
The Isle of Man is a low-tax economy with no capital gains tax, wealth tax, stamp duty, or inheritance tax; and a top rate of income tax of 20%. [11] A tax cap is in force: the maximum amount of tax payable by an individual is £200,000; or £400,000 for couples if they choose to have their incomes jointly assessed.
Languages of Isle of Man. The main language of the Isle of Man is English, predominantly the Manx English dialect. Manx, the historical language of the island, is still maintained by a small speaker population. Both English and Manx are official languages in Tynwald. [dubious – discuss]
Coordinates: 54°14′06″N04°31′30″W / 54.23500°N 4.52500°W Template:Infobox dependency The Isle of Man ( Template:Lang-gv Template:IPA-gv, also Ellan Vannin Template:IPA-gv ), also known as Mann ( / mæn / ), 1 is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Limited [1] (abbreviated to IoMSPCo.) ( Manx: Sheshaght Phaggad Bree Ellan Vannin) is the oldest continuously operating passenger shipping company in the world, having been founded in 1830. The company provides freight, passenger and vehicle services between the Isle of Man Sea Terminal, in Douglas, Isle of ...
