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The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British crown dependency in the Channel Islands, off the coast of Normandy, France. As well as the island of Jersey itself, it also includes the uninhabited islands of Minquiers and EcrÉhous. The defence of all these islands is the responsibility of the United Kingdom. However, Jersey is not part of the UK, but is rather a separate possession of the Crown, comparable to the Isle of Man. It is not a part of the European Union either. Jersey has a population of around 85,000 and an area of 45 square miles (117 sq. km.), Largest of the Channel Islands it is 15 miles (24 km.) from the Normandy coast of France and SE of Guernsey. Saint Helier, the capital, is on St. Aubin's Bay. The inhabitants are mostly of Norman descent; English, French, and a Norman dialect are spoken. There is no free movement of people between the United Kingdom or other countries of the European Union and Jersey. Jersey issues its own banknotes and coins. GeographyJersey is approximately 15 miles from the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy, France. It is the largest and southernmost of Channel Islands. The climate is temperate with mild winters and cool summers. The terrain consists of gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast. The soil is generally fertile, and large quantities of vegetables (especially potatoes, tomatoes, and broccoli) and fruits are raised. IndustryJersey's economy is based on financial services, tourism, Internet trade and agriculture. The mild climate, the moderate rainfall and the scenery have made Jersey, a popular holiday resort. The soil is generally fertile, and large quantities of vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, and broccoli) and fruit are raised. Cattle raising and dairy farming (Jersey cattle) are also important, as is light industry. HistoryWilliam Longsword, Duke of Normandy in 933, annexed Jersey to the Duchy of Normandy. His heir, Duke William the Conqueror, conquered England in 1066, and ruled the Duchy of Normandy and the kingdom of England as one realm. King John lost the English territories in mainland Normandy in 1204 but retained possession of Jersey, along with Guernsey and the other Channel Islands. Jersey was occupied by Nazi Germany from 1 May 1940, and was held until 9 May 1945, the end of World War II.
Administratively, Jersey is divided into 12 parishes, all having access to the sea
and named after the dedications of their ancient parish churches:
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