Isle of Wight is an island county located south of Hampshire, England. This popular holiday resort is known for its natural beauty and is nicknamed ‘The Island’. The population of the island is around 150,000 inhabitants. Interestingly, the island is also one of the best fossil sites for dinosaurs in Europe.
The climate of this island is of the mild variety with pleasant temperatures all year round, making it an ideal tourist location. Winters are cool and summers have pleasant evenings, with moderate rainfall.
The island has a rich history with an equally competent economy. Manufacturing was the major activity, with the world’s first hovercraft manufactured here. Today, the biggest industry is tourism with almost a million visitors a year. It is followed by agriculture.
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