Isle of Man

The Isle of Man or Mann is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical centre of the British Isles.

The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Crown is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. The island is not part of the United Kingdom, but external relations, defense, and ultimate good-governance of the Isle of Man are the responsibility of the government of the United Kingdom.

The Isle of Man is not a part of the European Union, but has a limited relationship relating to the free movement of goods.

The Isle of Man came under English control in the fourteenth century and to the British Crown in 1765.

The Isle of Man was used as a location for "Alien Civilian Internment" camps during both the First and Second World Wars.