GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES

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Page last updated on January 12, 2011

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.

NOTE: The information regarding Jersey on this page is re-published from the 2011 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Jersey Introduction 2011 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Jersey Introduction 2011 should be addressed to the CIA.