Bailiwick of Jersey
Jersey
JE Capital: Saint Helier 49.186° N, 2.110° W
Overview
Jersey, officially the Bailiwick of Jersey, is an autonomous and self-governing British Crown Dependency in Northwestern Europe 14 miles (23 km) off the Cotentin Peninsula of north-west France. At 45 square miles (120 km2), the main island, Jersey, is the largest of the Channel Islands. Although not a sovereign state, Jersey has its own legal, fiscal and governmental systems; on that basis, it is regarded as a small nation or island country. Jersey's territory also includes some surrounding uninhabited islands and rocks. As of 2021, the island had a population of 103,267.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Capital
- Saint Helier
- Currency
- British pound (GBP, £); Jersey pound (JEP, £)
- Languages
- English, French, Jèrriais
- Population
- 90,812
- Area
- 116 km²
- Calling code
- +44
- Time zones
- UTC±00:00
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .je
- People are called
- Channel Islander
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Important numbers
| International dialing code | +44 |
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History
Jersey – the largest of the Channel Islands – has been an island for around 6,000 years. Early inhabitation is evidenced by various neolithic monuments and hoards. In the 10th century, Jersey became part of Normandy. When the Normans conquered England in the 11th century, Jersey remained a part of the Duchy of Normandy, but when Normandy and England were finally split in the 13th century, the Channel Islands remained loyal to the English Crown, splitting Jersey politically from mainland Normandy.
Source: Wikipedia
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