Manx Geography, Isle of Man Geography
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Location: 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: 0 sq km
Area - comparative: Slightly more than three times the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries: 0 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 0 m highest point: Snaefell 621 m
Natural resources: None
Land use: Arable land: 9% permanent crops: 0% other: 91% (permanent pastures, forests, mountain, and heathland) (2002)
Irrigated land: 0 sq km (1998 est.)
Natural hazards: NA
Environment - current issues: Waste disposal (both household and industrial); transboundary air pollution
Environment - international agreements:
Geography - note: One small islet, the Calf of Man, lies to the southwest, and is a bird sanctuary
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The information here has been derived from Public Domain Sources such as the CIA World Factbook. No liability can be taken for any inaccuracies.
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