Jersey

Quick Facts

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Capital

Saint Helier

Government

British Crown Dependency

Nationality

N/A (British citizens)

Population

90,800

Languages

English

Religions

Christianity (Protestant, Catholic)

Currency

Pound Sterling

Calling Code

+44-1534 (landline)

Time Zone

GMT

Daylight Saving

GMT+1

Introduction

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Despite its proximity to France and its comparative distance from Great Britain (14 miles from the former, 100 from the latter), the Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown dependency. It is not part of the UK, nor of the EU, although the UK is responsible for its defence and external relations. Jersey has English and French as its official languages, and some of its laws are still written in Jersey legal French. Its nearness to France has had pronounced effects upon its history, from its inclusion in the Duchy of Normandy, to its unhappy distinction of being the only British soil that was held by Nazi Germany (well, along with the other Channel Islands). Its fascinating historical heritage is now a prime feature of Jersey's attraction to travellers, with numerous museums and beautiful medieval architecture celebrating the past. In addition, the island's coastline offers ample opportunity to get wet, be it through swimming, water skiing or canoeing.

Parishes

Administratively, Jersey is divided into twelve parishes.

• Grouville
• Saint Brélade
• Saint Clement
• Saint Helier
• Saint John
• Saint Lawrence
• Saint Martin
• Saint Mary
• Saint Ouen
• Saint Peter
• Saint Saviour
• Trinity

Cities and Towns

• Saint Helier, the capital
• St John
• St Aubin
• Gorey

Sights and Activities

• La Corbiere Lighthouse

Events and Festivals

• Autumn Walking Week
• Gorey Fete de la Mer
• Jersey Seaside Festival
• Battle of Flowers

Getting There

By Plane

Jersey Airport (JER) is where air travellers arrive. Blue Islands is based here and has flights to Paris, Dublin, Geneva, Zurich, Bournemouth, Southampton, Guernsey and Alderney. Aer Arann has flights between Jersey and Cork while BMI flies to and from London and Thomsonfly has flights to Coventry.

By Boat