Jersey Introduction - 2023

GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES 

Background

Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Duchy 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. The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown dependency, which means that it is not part of the UK but is rather a self-governing possession of the British Crown. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.

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NOTE: The information regarding Jersey on this page is re-published from the 2023 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency and other sources. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Jersey 2023 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Jersey 2023 should be addressed to the CIA or the source cited on each page.