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With its 86,866 people, Isle of Man is the
197th largest country in the world by
population. It is the 189th largest country in the
world by area with 572 square kilometers.
Part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century when it was ceded to Scotland, the isle came under the British crown in 1765. Current concerns include reviving the almost extinct Manx Gaelic language. Isle of Man is a British crown dependency but is not part of the UK or of the European Union. However, the UK Government remains constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.
Languages spoken: English, Manx Gaelic (about 2% of the population has some knowledge)