Douglas, Isle of Man facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Douglas
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 A view of Douglas Bay |
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 Douglas
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| Population | 27,938 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SC379750 |
| Parish | Douglas |
| Sheading | Middle |
| Crown dependency | Isle of Man |
| Post town | ISLE OF MAN |
| Postcode district | IM1 / IM2 |
| Dialling code | 01624 |
| Police | Isle of Man |
| Fire | Isle of Man |
| Ambulance | Isle of Man |
| House of Keys | Douglas North Douglas East Douglas South Douglas West |
| Website | www.douglas.gov.im/ |
Douglas (Doolish ) is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man
History
In 1869, Douglas became the capital city of Isle of Man.
Images for kids
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Photochrom of Loch Promenade during a storm, 1890s
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Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglas
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Sea terminal in Douglas
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Douglas Lifeboat Station
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Seafront, Douglas
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A horse tram passes a pedestrian crossing on Douglas promenade
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Douglas during the 1992 TT Races
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View of the bay showing visible landmarks of the Castle Mona hotel staircase turret (centre) and Onchan Head to left
See also
In Spanish: Douglas (Isla de Man) para niños
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