Isle of Wight - Wight

Japanese: ワイト[島] - ワイト

An island off the coast of Portsmouth in southern England, UK. Since 1974 it has been part of the Isle of Wight. It is separated from the mainland by the narrow Solent Channel. It has a warm climate and beautiful scenery, with many resorts, including the state capital Newport. The chalk cliffs of Needles Island off the west coast are famous. In addition to sheep farming, local agriculture, such as the cultivation of fruit trees, vegetables, and flowers, is also carried out. Area: ^{380 km2} . Population: 138,265 (2011).
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Japanese:

英国，イングランド南部，ポーツマスの沖合にある島。1974年以降アイル・オブ・ワイト州をなす。狭いソレント水道を隔てて本土と対する。気候温暖で，風光に恵まれ，州都ニューポートをはじめ保養地が多い。西岸沖のニードルズ島の白亜の崖は有名。牧羊のほか果樹・野菜・花卉(かき)の栽培など近郊農業も行われる。380km²。13万8265人（2011）。
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