<P> The Isle of Man ( Manx : Ellan Vannin ( ˈɛljən ˈvanɪn ) ) , also known simply as Mann ( / ˈmæn / ; Manx : Mannin ( ˈmanɪn ) ) , is a self - governing Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland . The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II , who holds the title of Lord of Mann and is represented by a Lieutenant Governor . Foreign relations and defence are the responsibility of the British Government . </P>
where is isle of man located on the world map
in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland