| Isle of Man - lies in the Irish Sea, halfway between England & Ireland, and 20 miles south of Scotland. The island is a summer resort for the people of the British Isles. Scholars believe that its name comes from a Celtic word that means hilly land. The Isle of Man has been ruled by Ireland, Wales, Norway, Scotland, and England. In 1765, Great Britain bought the island. The Isle of Man still has its own representative assembly and courts. The British Crown appoints the governor. Douglas is the capital city. |
