🇯🇪 Jersey

About Jersey

Jersey, officially the Bailiwick of Jersey, is an autonomous and self-governing British Crown Dependency in Northwestern Europe 14 miles (23 km) off the Cotentin Peninsula of north-west France. At 45 square miles (120 km2), the main island, Jersey, is the largest of the Channel Islands. Although not a sovereign state, Jersey has its own legal, fiscal and governmental systems; on that basis, it is regarded as a small nation or island country. Jersey's territory also includes some surrounding uninhabited islands and rocks. As of 2021, the island had a population of 103,267.

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

British pound (GBP)

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Europe

Capital

Saint Helier

Area

116 km²

Population

103,267

Timezone

UTC+01:00

Languages

English, French, Jèrriais

Calling Code

+44

Drives On

Left

ISO Code

JE