The Isle of Man is home to the Manx cat, the BeeGees, and the TT road race. The 29x13-mile island lies in the Irish Sea, between Ireland and England, with a population of nearly 76,000. The island's parliament, Tynwald, dates from at least AD 979 and is the oldest continuously existing government in the world. Summers are generally cool (70 degrees F or so) with clear skies.
The local culture dates back 10,000 years, with a distinct Celtic and Viking heritage. The island offers breathtaking scenery and a wealth of history. It’s within easy reach of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales by plane or boat.
For centuries, the island's symbol has been the triskelion: three bent legs, each with a spur, joined at the thigh. The three legs refer to the island's motto (adopted late in the symbol's history): Quocunque Jeceris Stabit, traditionally translated from Latin as 'Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand', or 'Whichever way you throw it, it will stand'.
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