Isle of Man Flag Meaning & Details
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- red with the Three Legs of Man emblem (triskelion), in the center
- the three legs are joined at the thigh and bent at the knee
- in order to have the toes pointing clockwise on both sides of the flag, a two-sided emblem is used
- the flag is based on the coat of arms of the last recognized Norse King of Mann, Magnus III (r. 1252-65)
- the triskelion has its roots in an early Celtic sun symbol
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Source: CIA - The World Factbook