Jersey

Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom 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. 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.

arable land:

NA

permanent crops:

NA

other:

NA (2005)

noun:

Channel Islander(s)

adjective:

Channel Islander

at birth:

1.06 male(s)/female

under 15 years:

1.07 male(s)/female

15-64 years:

1 male(s)/female

65 years and over:

0.74 male(s)/female

total population:

0.96 male(s)/female (2011 est.)

conventional long form:

Bailiwick of Jersey

conventional short form:

Jersey

name:

Saint Helier

geographic coordinates:

49 11 N, 2 06 W

time difference:

UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

daylight saving time:

+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October

chief of state:

Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir John MCCOLL (since 26 September 2011)

head of government:

Chief Minister Ian GORST (18 December 2011); Bailiff Michael BIRT (since 9 July 2009)

cabinet:

Cabinet (since December 2005); (For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)

elections:

• ministers of the Cabinet including the chief minister are elected by the Assembly of States;
• the monarchy is hereditary;
• lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch

• Institute of Directors, Jersey branch (provides business support);
• Jersey Hospitality Association [Robert JONES] (trade association);
• Jersey Rights Association [David ROTHERHAM] (human rights);
• La Societe Jersiaise (education and conservation group);
• Progress Jersey [Daren O'TOOLE, Gino RISOLI] (human rights);
• Royal Jersey Agriculture and Horticultural Society or RJA&HS (development and management of the Jersey breed of cattle);
• Save Jersey's Heritage (protects heritage through building preservation)

• white with a diagonal red cross extending to the corners of the flag;
• in the upper quadrant, surmounted by a yellow crown, a red shield with three lions in yellow;
• according to tradition, the ships of Jersey - in an attempt to differentiate themselves from English ships flying the horizontal cross of St. George - rotated the cross to the "X" (saltire) configuration;
• because this arrangement still resembled the Irish cross of St. Patrick, the yellow Plantagenet crown and Jersey coat of arms were added

name:

"Isle de Siez Nous" (Island Home)

lyrics/music:

Gerard LE FEUVRE

note: adopted 2008; serves as a local anthem; as a British crown dependency, "God Save the Queen" is official (see United Kingdom)

lowest 10%:

NA%

highest 10%:

NA%

general assessment:

increasingly modern system, with broadband access

domestic:

• digital telephone system launch announced in 2006 now implemented;
• fixed-line and mobile-cellular services widely available;
• combined fixed and mobile-cellular density exceeds 100 per 100 persons

international:

country code - 44; submarine cable connectivity to Guernsey, the UK, and France (2010)

• multiple UK terrestrial television broadcasts are received via a transmitter in Jersey;
• satellite packages available;
• BBC Radio Jersey and 1 other radio station operating (2009)

males age 16-49:

18,688

females age 16-49:

18,615 (2010 est.)

male:

664

female:

590 (2010 est.)