| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | IMISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | IMNISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | DouglasGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | EuropeGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | Isle of ManCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | No authoritative open source found |
| Local name | Isle of ManCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the name "man" may be derived from the Gaelic word for "mountain;" the local name is from the words ellan, or "island," and Vannin, a form of the name MannanCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | parliamentary democracy (Tynwald)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | none (British Crown dependency)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Tynwald Day, 5 July (1417); date Tynwald Day was first recordedCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | No authoritative open source found |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | GBPISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Pound SterlingISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | No authoritative open source found |
| Subdivision names | No authoritative open source found |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | triskelion (a motif of three legs)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "God Save the King"; lyrics/music: unknown; history: official anthem, as a British Crown dependency; played when the sovereign, members of the royal family, or the lieutenant governor are presentCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, whiteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | see United KingdomCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the name "man" may be derived from the Gaelic word for "mountain;" the local name is from the words ellan , or "island," and Vannin, a form of the name Mannan
description: red with the Three Legs of Man emblem (triskelion) in the center; the three legs are joined at the thigh and bent at the knee; a two-sided emblem is used to allow the toes to point clockwise on both sides of the flag history: the flag is based on the coat of arms of the last recognized Norse King of Mann, MAGNUS III (r. 1252-65); the triskelion has its roots in an early Celtic sun symbol
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
