Flag of Isle of Man

🎨 What the flag means

The Isle of Man's flag is red with three joined legs in armour and golden spurs. This ancient symbol is called a triskelion, and in the Manx language it is "the three legs". The island's motto may refer to it: "Whichever way you throw it, it will stand."

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

84.5 thousand (2024)

🏙️ Capital

Douglas26.7 thousand people (2021)

🗣️ Main language

EnglishAlso official: Manx

✨ 3 fun facts

1. The Manx cat, a breed linked to the island, has a very short tail or no tail at all.
2. The Manx Loaghtan sheep, native to the island, has dark brown wool and four or sometimes six horns.
3. Islanders say it is bad luck not to greet the fairies when crossing the island's famous Fairy Bridge.