The Isle of Man is a British dependent territory but is not part of it. The island is located in the Irish Sea...
The Isle of Man is a British dependent territory but is not part of it. The island is located in the Irish Sea, at the same distance from England and Ireland.
The symbol of the island is the ancient triskelion sign (depicted on the flag and coat of arms) - running legs that come out of one point. The slogan reads: Quocunque Jeceris Stabit - "Whatever you throw, it will stand."
English, Manx.
The time difference between Moscow (Russia) and Douglas (Isle of Man) is three hours.
The population of the island is 84 497 thousand people (2011). There are British and Manx people on the island.
The Anglican Church is official in the Isle of Man. Also common religions: agnosticism, Catholicism, Baptism, Methodism, Presbyterianism, Religious Society of Friends, Jehovah's Witnesses.
The climate is temperate, the influence is exerted by the warm Gulf Stream. In winter, the average temperature is + 5 C, in summer + 18 C.
The Manx pound, which is identical to the pound sterling.
Russians need an entry visa to travel to the Isle of Man.
Products cannot be imported from countries that are not members of the European Union. The exception is products in factory packaging and drugs for treatment.
It is forbidden to import weapons, ammunition, poisonous and poisonous substances. Terrorist and pornographic materials.
From Maine it is forbidden to export items of historical and cultural value.
To the Isle of Man, to the capital Douglas, you can fly from London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff (flights are daily). There is a ferry from Liverpool to Maine all year round, and in summer you can reach Douglas from Belfast and Dublin.
On the Isle of Man come lovers of a secluded and peaceful holiday. One of the main attractions of the island is its amazing nature: picturesque meadows, rocky coast, green valleys. For tourists, hiking and horseback riding are organized around the neighborhood.
Here you can play golf, ride a bike, try surfing, try your hand at kayaking. If you rent a car, then in a couple of days you will get around the West Island. For a family holiday, the active amusement parks The Venture Centre and Ape Mann Adventure Park are suitable, in them you can go to the climbing wall and cable car, shoot with arches, kayak and canoe. The Isle of Man hosts the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race every year.
On the Isle of Man you can trace the historical and architectural heritage of the Celts, Vikings, Victorians. The capital, Douglas, is known for the world’s oldest parliament, which has been in operation since 979.
Rushen Castle in Calstown (1250), a former outpost and prison, and now a museum. The Laxi Wheel (or Lady Isabella) is located in the village of Laxi, considered the largest in the world. In Pyla you can visit the Museum of the history of the island. In the village of Kragnish, the Museum of Folk Art and the Viking Castle are opened.
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The founders of local gastronomy are considered farmers, and the national cuisine of Maine is simple, hearty and delicious.
The islanders skillfully prepare fish dishes (salmon and herring), treats from crabs, lobsters, shrimp. One of the signature dishes is boiled potatoes with herring and a salad of fresh vegetables and greens.
Seafood is often cooked over an open fire, with delicious sauces (like lemon or cheddar cheese).
Meat dishes are excellent lamb, beef, chicken, lamb. Meat and fish are often served in smoked form - the fact that this method of cooking for many centuries was considered the most reliable way to store food.
The pride of local cuisine is considered cheese - with spicy herbs or smoked. The "fast food" of the Isle of Man is considered thinly sliced potatoes, which are roasted in boiling oil and served with sauce.
Bushy's and Okells are local beers.
In the major cities of the island (Douglas, Peel, Ramsey) you can taste Italian, Spanish, French cuisine.
The Isle of Man remains a sovereign territory with its own laws. The government of the island is trying to preserve the Manx language, it is taught in schools.
Horse transport has been preserved on the island, you can ride on environmentally friendly crews in the warm season, as well as in trains working on steam traction. Horse breeding is considered one of the main national occupations, the island even has special shelters, which house animals that can no longer cope with hard work.
July is Tinwald Day (the national holiday of the Isle of Man Parliament).
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