Jersey
Jersey, the largest island of Great Britain's Channel Islands. Jersey is in the English Channel, 14 miles (23 km) southwest of the French coast and 90 miles (145 km) southeast of the English coast. It is 11 miles (18 km) long and up to 7 miles (11 km) wide, and has an area of 45 square miles (116 km2). Jersey's mild climate attracts many tourists. Cattle, potatoes, tomatoes, and fish are the main products. Jersey cattle and jersey wool originated here.
Jersey is a crown dependency of Great Britain. It has its own legislature, local administration, laws, and courts. English is the common language, but French and a Norman-French dialect are also spoken. The capital is St. Helier. Jersey has been associated with England since the Norman Conquest of 1066. It was occupied by Germany during most of World War II.
Population: 84,082.