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Jersey

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Capital: Saint Helier

Population: 91,084

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The Geography of Jersey

Total Size: 116 square km

Size Comparison: about two-thirds the size of Washington, DC

Geographical Coordinates: 49 15 N, 2 10 W

World Region: Europe

General Terrain: gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast

Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Geographical High Point: unnamed location 143 m

Climate: temperate; mild winters and cool summers

The People of Jersey

Type of Government: NA

Languages Spoken: English 94.5% (official), Portuguese 4.6%, other 0.9% (2001 census)

Independence: none (British crown dependency)

National Holiday: Liberation Day, 9 May (1945)

Nationality: Channel Islander(s)

Religions: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Congregational New Church, Methodist, Presbyterian

Economy of Jersey

Major Industries: tourism, banking and finance, dairy

Agricultural Products: potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes; beef, dairy products

Natural Resources: arable land

Major Exports: light industrial and electrical goods, foodstuffs, textiles

Major Imports: machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, foodstuffs, mineral fuels, chemicals

Currency: British pound (GBP); note - there is also a Jersey pound

National GDP: $3,600,000,000

Total Export Revenue:

Brief History of Jersey:

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.


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