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The Isle of Man is a beautiful Island with breathtaking scenery, unspoilt beaches and a relaxed pace of life. By plane or boat, it’s within easy reach of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. It’s a great place to holiday, live and work.
The Isle of Man enjoys a global reputation for the standard of its ‘Motorsport’ events. The thrills and spills of motorcycle road racing, exhilarating car rallies, dignified vintage motorcycle cavalcades and enduro riding have been enjoyed by visitors and residents for over 100 years.
Besides the world famous 37.73 miles road racing circuit, the Isle of Man also has a network of Green Lanes (farmland tracks with un-sealed surfaces, bordered on each side by hedgerows).
Statistics at a Glance
· Location: Irish Sea, 83 miles from Liverpool and 90 miles from Belfast.
· Size: 33 miles long and 13.5 miles wide, with a total area of 221 square miles
· Population: 76,512 (July 2009 est.)
· Capital: Douglas
· Currency: Sterling – but the Island prints its own notes and coins which are not acceptable in the UK.
· Highest peak: Snaefell (2, 036 ft)
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