| Local name: Jersey |
| Surface : The
Island of Jersey is part of the Channel Islands, which includes
Guernsey, Sark, Herm and Alderney. The Channel Islands are situated in
the Bay of Mont St Michel and Jersey is just 14 miles (22.5km) from
the coast of France and 100 miles (161km) south of mainland Britain.
Jersey is the largest and most southerly of the Channel Islands. It is
45 square miles (116 square kilometres), 9 x 5 miles (14.5 x 8
kilometres), with over 500 miles (805km) of roadway |
| Population : 87,186 |
| Climate: The
most popular holiday season is from May until the end of September,
with temperatures averaging 20-21ºC (68-70ºF). Rainfall averages 33
inches a year, most of which falls during the cooler months. Sea
temperatures average over 17°C (63ºF) in deep water during the
summer |
| Electricity: 240
volts AC, 50Hz |
| Visas:
Entrance requirements: British Citizens and Citizens of the
Irish Republic do not require passports or entry visas for travel
between their respective countries and the Isle of Man. Other EU
citizens require only their I.D. cards for travel to the Island.
Citizens from non-EU countries will need a passport and should check
before travelling to the Island if a visa is required. |
| Capital : St.
Helier - Population: 28,310 |
| System :
Jersey is not part of the United Kingdom,
but is a direct dependency of the British crown with its own
legislative and taxation systems which are an intriguing blend of
Norman and English. The Jersey States Assembly, one of the oldest
legislative bodies in the world, is composed of 12 Constables, 12
Senators and 29 Deputies (none of whom receives any remuneration for
their services), as well as several non-voting officials, some of whom
are appointed by the crown. The island’s laws are subject to
ratification by the Privy Council, although this is little more than a
formality. |
| Languages : English,
Norman French is the historic language of the Island |
| Religions : Each
of Jersey’s parishes has its own Anglican church, but some parishes,
particularly St Helier, have been subdivided to provide more than one
centre for Church of England worship. There are 12 Roman Catholic and
18 Methodist churches, as well as a wide range of free churches |
| Money : The
currency in Jersey is Sterling, although the Island has its own coins
and notes |
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