Background:
Part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century when it was ceded to Scotland, the isle came under the British crown in 1765. Current concerns include reviving the almost extinct Manx Gaelic language.

NOTE: The information regarding Man, Isle of on this page is re-published from the 2005 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Man, Isle of Introduction 2005 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Man, Isle of Introduction 2005 should be addressed to the CIA.