Isle of Man

Next card I have got from small island - Isle of Man.

The Isle of Man occupies a central position, not only in the Irish Sea, but also in the British Isles. The Island is some 52 kilometres long from north to south and 22 kilometres wide from east to west at the widest point. The coastline, which is over 160 kilometres long, encompasses an area of 572 square kilometres.

Despite its comparatively small size, the Island contains a wide variety of scenery. A range of hills stretches obliquely across the Island, the highest of which is Snaefell at 621 metres. Between these hills lie well defined valleys, which provide endless changes of scenery. Around the Island’s flat northern plain are long sandy beaches that contrast markedly with the rocky cliffs and sheltered bays around the rest of the coastline. Over two-thirds of the land mass is cultivated, principally the fertile northern and southern plains. It is said that the Isle of Man is like the whole of Britain in miniature and yet, with a population density of just 125 people per square kilometres there is room to breathe and grow.The capital town is Douglas, the seat of the Manx Government, and main centre of population. Other major settlements are Onchan, Ramsey, Peel, Port Erin, Castletown and Port St Mary.

This postcard was very fast. It needed only 5 days to made a huge distance. I would like to get every postcard  that quickly :D However....rather it is not possible:( But...always I can dream to have a faster postman :D