Where is Jersey located?

Where is Jersey located?

Jersey, British crown dependency and island, the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands, lying south of England’s coast and 12 miles (19 km) west of the Cotentin peninsula of France. Its capital, St. Helier, is 100 miles (160 km) south of Weymouth, England.

Is there a country called Jersey?

Jersey is a British crown dependency but is not part of the UK or of the European Union. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.

Is Jersey in UK waters?

Jersey is a British Crown Dependency, and despite not being part of the United Kingdom, the licensing of European Union fishing boats to fish in Jersey’s territorial waters has changed after the UK exit from the EU. On 6 May 2021, French fishermen held a protest in the waters off Jersey’s main harbour.

Is Jersey part of UK?

Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are part of the British Isles. England, Scotland and Wales make up Great Britain, while the United Kingdom includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Jersey is a British Crown Dependency.

Why is Jersey part of the UK?

Jersey is a Crown Dependency and is not part of the United Kingdom – it is officially part of the British Islands. Because Jersey is a dependency of the British Crown, Queen Elizabeth II reigns in Jersey.

Is Jersey part of the United Kingdom?

Do they speak French in Jersey?

Jersey Legal French is the official variety of French used in administration. Due to proximity, there has been a French-speaking community in Jersey for centuries, though now it has shrunk considerably, although the language is still official.

What nationality is Jersey?

British
Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are part of the British Isles. England, Scotland and Wales make up Great Britain, while the United Kingdom includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Jersey is a British Crown Dependency. The origins of our constitutional position are summarised on our Jersey history page.