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Man, Isle of's Geography | Man, Isle ofs Geography |
 MapManx GeographyLocation: 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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