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Bailliage de Jersey | ||||
| British Crown Dependency | ||||
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| Anthem God Save the Queen | ||||
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| Region | Normandy | |||
| Capital | Saint Helier | |||
| Government | Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy | |||
| Duke of Normandy | ||||
| - From 1952 | Elizabeth II | |||
| Lieutenant Governor | ||||
| - From 2006 | Andrew Ridgway | |||
| Chief Minister | ||||
| - From 2008 | Terry Le Sueur | |||
| Legislature | States of Jersey | |||
| History | ||||
| - 1204 | Separation from Normandy | |||
| - 1279 | Bailiwick established | |||
| - July 1, 1940 | Occupation by Germany | |||
| - May 9, 1945 | Liberation from Germany | |||
| - August 25, 1945 | Civilian rule restored | |||
| Area | 116 km² | |||
| Population | ||||
| - 2003 | 91,626 | |||
| Density | 789.8/km² | |||
| GDP | 2003 (PPP) | |||
| - Total | US$ 3.6 billion | |||
| - Per capita | US$ 40,000 | |||
| Currency | Pound sterling | |||
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The Bailiwick of Jersey is a constitutional monarchy and a British crown dependency in the English Channel.
Background
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.[1]
Economy
Jersey's economy is based on international financial services, agriculture, and tourism. In 2005 the finance sector accounted for about 50% of the island's output. Potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes, and especially flowers are important export crops, shipped mostly to the UK. The Jersey breed of dairy cattle is known worldwide and represents an important export income earner. Milk products go to the UK and other EU countries. Tourism accounts for one-quarter of GDP. In recent years, the government has encouraged light industry to locate in Jersey with the result that an electronics industry has developed, displacing more traditional industries. All raw material and energy requirements are imported as well as a large share of Jersey's food needs. Light taxes and death duties make the island a popular tax haven. Living standards come close to those of the UK.[2]
Duke of Normandy
- Elizabeth II (₩) (February 6, 1952 - )
Lieutenant Governor
- Andrew Ridgway (₩) (June 14, 2006 - )
Chief Minister
- Terry Le Sueur (₩) (December 12, 2008 - )
Nation
Channel Islands
Bailiwick of Guernsey (From 1279)- Bailiwick of Guernsey: Alderney (From 1660)
- Bailiwick of Guernsey: Seigneury of Sark (From 1565)
Normandy Polities
- Upper Normandy (From 1972)
- Lower Normandy (From 1972)
- Duchy of Normandy
