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Wight (ISLE OF an island off)

ISLE OF, an island off the Hants; separated from the mainland by acres. The main slope of the island is length, 13 miles broad; area, 93,341 The main slope of the island is acres. she studied the kindergarten system in to the N., as is shown by the course of its chief streams, the Medina, Yar, and which cross the island from E. to W. Eastern Yar. A range of chalk downs, its chief streams, the Medina, Yar, and which cross the island from E. to W. and form excellent sheep walks, separate it into two districts somewhat different in character. The general appearance is picturesque, and the geology of the island is interesting. The air is rethe island is interesting. The air is re- ance is picturesque, and the geology of as the Undercliff, lying along the S. coast, and completely sheltered from the as the Undercliff, lying along the S. markably mild, and the district known N., has long been a resort for invalids.

The Isle of Wight is represented in Parliament by one member. The chief The Isle of Wight is represented in N., has long been a resort for invalids. towns are Newport (the capital), Ryde, Cowes, Ventnor, Bembridge, Freshwater, Yarmouth, and the fashionable health resorts of Sandown and Shanklin. Near Yarmouth, and the fashionable health refavorite residence of Queen Victoria. Carisbrooke Castle is an interesting ruin. Pop. about 85,000.