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. However, the UK Government remains constitutionally responsible
for its defense and international representation. Its languages are:
English and Manx Gaelic