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World > Europe > Jersey
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Jersey |
Introduction:
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Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy that held sway in both France and England. These islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II. Jersey is a British crown dependency, but is not part of the UK. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.
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| Official name: |
Bailiwick of Jersey |
| Capital: |
name: Saint Helier
geographic coordinates: 49 11 N, 2 06 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October |
| Government type: |
parliamentary democracy |
| Population: |
91,321 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages: |
English 94.5% (official), Portuguese 4.6%, other 0.9% (2001 census) |
| Official Currency: |
British Pound (GBP)
Current British Pound Exchange Rates
Historical British Pound Exchange Rates
Chart British Pound Exchange Rates |
| Currency code: |
GBP |
| Area: |
total: 116 sq km
land: 116 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
| Climate: |
temperate; mild winters and cool summers |
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Map of Jersey
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