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Jersey

Bailiwick of Jersey

Europe · Northern Europe

Capital
Saint Helier
Population
0
Area
116 km²
Region
Northern Europe
Languages
English, French, Jèrriais
Currency
British pound (£), Jersey pound (£)

Location on the World Map

Jersey
Europe · Northern Europe
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ContinentEurope · Northern Europe
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Jersey is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Lillie Langtry

actor

She was a celebrated Victorian actress and socialite known as the Jersey Lily.

Local Delicacy

Jersey Royal potatoes

These are prized early-season potatoes known for their delicate flavor.

National Symbols

National animalJersey cow
National birdRed-billed chough

Famous Landmark & Geography

Mont Orgueil Castle, a famous landmark of Jersey

Mont Orgueil Castle

This medieval fortress has overlooked the island's east coast for centuries.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropPotato

The Jersey Royal potato is the island's best known and most economically important crop.

Most grown fruitApple

Apples are a traditional Jersey fruit, long associated with local orchards and cider production.

Major Cities

Saint Helier Saint Saviour Grouville

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Les Platons136 m

Major Airports

Jersey Airport · Saint Helier
IATA JERICAO EGJJ

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Accordion

Accordion is a leading instrument in Jersey’s folk dance and traditional community music.

2
Fiddle

Fiddle is prominent in Channel Islands traditional tunes and dance accompaniment.

3
Guitar

Guitar is widely used in Jersey’s folk, popular, and contemporary local music scenes.

4
Tin whistle

Tin whistle appears often in Celtic-influenced traditional music heard in Jersey.

5
Concertina

Concertina has a place in Jersey folk sessions and older dance music traditions.