1. Isle Of Man Geography 2006 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural R Isle of Man Geography 2006 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://www.theodora.com/wfb2006/isle_of_man/isle_of_man_geography.html |
2006 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Isle of Man Index 2006 ... Government Gov. Leaders Flags Economy Communications Transportation ... Feedback Isle of Man Geography - 2006 http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/isle_of_man/isle_of_man_geography.html SOURCE: 2006 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Western Europe, island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland Geographic coordinates: 54 15 N, 4 30 W Map references Europe Area: total: 572 sq km land: 572 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than three times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 160 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm Climate: temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about one-third of the time Terrain: hills in north and south bisected by central valley Elevation extremes: lowest point: Irish Sea m highest point: Snaefell 621 m Natural resources: none Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: 91% (permanent pastures, forests, mountain, and heathland) (2002) Irrigated land: sq km Natural hazards: NA Environment - current issues: waste disposal (both household and industrial); transboundary air pollution | |
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