The Isle of Man is finally on the map when it comes to Google Earth.

In the past the Island was poorly represented on the globe-like internet based program, which enables users to see much of the world in high quality satellite pictures.

But the Department of Local Government and the Treasury's Space Division have been working with Google for a number of months to bring the Island up to scratch.

The program has been used for things as diverse as trying to locate adventurer Steve Fossett's crashed plane in the Nevada Desert to people checking their holiday destinations before they go.

And it's the latter use which has motivated the Manx Government, with the hope it will help sell the Island as a tourist destination.

(Pictures: The 'Wedding Cake' building in Douglas as seen on Google Earth).