The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. The island is not part of the United Kingdom, but its foreign relations and defence are the responsibility of the UK Government. Although the United Kingdom does not usually interfere in the island's domestic matters, its "good government" is... ultimately the responsibility of the Crown . The island has been inhabited since before 6500 BC. Gaelic cultural influence began in the 5th century AD, and the Manx language, a branch of the Gaelic languages, gradually emerged. In the 9th century, the Norse began to settle there. A Norse-Gaelic culture arose and the island came under Norse control. In 1266, the island became part of Scotland as formalised by the Treaty of Perth.
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| Founded: | 1765 |
| Capital: | Douglas |
| Population: | 48,445 |
| Official language: | English Language, Manx Language |
| Currency: | UK £, Manx pound |
| Area: | 220.9 sq. mi. |
| GDP: | $2,719,000,000 |
| Form of government: | Parliamentary system, Constitutional monarchy |
| Also known as: | Mann, Ellan Vannin |