Jersey

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, located in the English Channel between England and France. It is a British Crown dependency but is not part of the United Kingdom. Jersey has a unique mix of British and French culture. The island is known for its Jersey cows, beautiful beaches, and medieval castles.

Land and People

About 100,000 people live on Jersey. The capital is Saint Helier. The island is only about 9 miles long and 5 miles wide. Jersey has sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and green countryside. The tides around the island are some of the biggest in the world.

Culture and Fun Facts

Jersey cows, famous for their rich, creamy milk, were first bred on this island. The island has an old language called Jerriais, a type of Norman French. Mont Orgueil Castle has guarded the island for over 800 years. Jersey is also a major financial center.

Fun Facts

• Jersey cows, famous worldwide for their creamy milk, were originally bred on this small island.
• The U.S. state of New Jersey was named after this island.
• Jersey has some of the largest tidal ranges in the world, with the sea level changing up to 40 feet.

Did You Know?

The U.S. state of New Jersey was named after the island of Jersey. Sir George Carteret, who helped found the colony, came from Jersey and named the new land after his home.