Jersey is an unusual island. It is located in the English Channel, which separates France and England, being the largest of all the Channel Islands. While Jersey is part of the British Crown Dependencies, it is not part of the UK.
Features of the island of Jersey
Together with a number of small islands that are nearby, Jersey has formed its own small state. In the country the basis political system is a parliamentary democracy and is headed by a governor who is appointed by the British monarch. Neither political parties, there is no ministerial cabinet here. Concerning administrative division, then Jersey includes a dozen counties. The capital of a small country is Saint Helier.
From the economic point of view, the island of Jersey is a model of stability; it is an offshore zone, like the other Channel Islands.
What is the island famous for?
One of the attractions of the island is the jersey fabric, which began to be knitted here four centuries ago. Knitted fabric made of silk, cotton or other materials has become the basis for both outfits and simple everyday wear. In the sixteenth century, knitted vests and stockings were exported from Jersey to both England and France, which is why the island is now associated with knitting. Now the most popular are traditional fishing jerseys made of sheep's wool.
by the most famous resident Jersey Island was J. Darrell, a writer and naturalist. He advocated the preservation of rare species of animals by breeding them in a zoo with further resettlement in natural environment. The foundation he founded helped save many species from extinction, and the large zoo he opened on the island of Jersey is still operating.
Interesting places in Jersey
Several medieval castles have been preserved on the island, which attract both scientists and tourists. Elizabeth Castle, built at the end of the 16th century, is also a historical museum with an exhibition about the history of Jersey. The nearby ancient Desert Chapel has been a place of pilgrimage since the 12th century.
In the 13th century, to protect against attacks from France, the fortified castle of Mont Orgel was built - the main attraction of the island. The castle belongs to a small list ancient buildings Britain that survived until today without significant changes. In contrast to it, only a few walls remain from the Grosnez castle, which was built on the island in the 14th century.
For tourists on the island, a museum of provincial life is open, where several typical farmhouses from past centuries are shown, and the tour is accompanied by costumed performances. It is also worth visiting a large lavender farm and visiting a working medieval mill, which was built at the beginning of the 14th century.
St. Matthew's Church is a truly unique place. The columns, the altar, the font and the crucifix are made of colored glass, and the famous Parisian jeweler René Lalique was engaged in their manufacture. After casting, all molds were destroyed by the artist so that no one would repeat the original design.
Since fishing has been and remains one of the main occupations of the local population, it is not surprising that the island has a maritime museum with a large exposition on the development of shipbuilding in Jersey. The shell garden with a huge number of original sculptures is one of the most beautiful local corners.
Perhaps the most depressing sight can be called the German underground hospital, built by the inhabitants of the island during the occupation and then turned into a museum.
Jersey Island
Ideal place for family holidays
. treasury natural beauty
. safety
. clean beaches, rocks, sand dunes
. picturesque countryside
. many restaurants
. attractions and sports for all ages
History and culture of Jersey
Tours
general information
The island of Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, located off the coast of France, about 160 km south of England and only 20 km from the nearest point in France - Sainte. Few.
The island is 14 km long and 8 km wide. Together with the islands of Ecrehous rocks and Les Minquiers and the attached small islets, it forms the jurisdiction of Jersey (about 140 sq. km.).
The capital is Saint Helier - 25,000 people.
The more southerly location of Jersey, as well as the protection from St. Malo Bay, has led to the fact that the island has a temperate, mild climate. Compared to the rest British Isles, Jersey enjoys warmer, sunnier weather throughout the year.
Average annual temperature is +11.5°С, and in summer the air warms up to +25 - +30°С.
Best time to go: May to September.
How to get there:
45 minute flight from Paris or London to the airport on the island
Direct charters from Germany, Switzerland and Holland
High-speed ferry (1 hour) from the French port of Saint. Few.
High speed ferry (3 hours) from the English ports of Poole, Portsmouth and Weymouth
If you fly only to the island of Jersey: British Airways ticket Moscow-Jersey with an exchange of planes in London, you also need to move from Heathrow to Gatwick. Usually a good ticket for the price. Flight from London to Jersey 45 min.
From London: almost every 2 hours 2 companies from Gatwick: British and Flybe, from Stansted - 1 flight daily, and there are also several flights a week from Luton.
There are flights from almost all cities in the UK and from Dublin, so it's convenient to connect to any route.
3 hours by ferry from the southern cities of England: Poole and Weymos, and an overnight ferry from Portsmoos
Daily (except Saturday) flight from Paris (45 min)
2 times a week - Wednesday and Saturday from Düsseldorf.
Where to stay
You are offered a wide choice: from small cozy boarding houses, mini hotels, family cottages to hotels the highest category. Many of these boarding houses and hotels are located near St. Helier, the capital of Jersey, and its shops: prices are low because Jersey has low duties and taxes.
For elite tourism, the island offers accommodation in the most romantic and original buildings - ancient castles or palaces dating back to the 15th-18th centuries.
These hotels, category 4-5 *, are equipped with everything you need, but at the same time retain the spirit of antiquity, as they created a primordial design - antique furniture, old tapestries and paintings.
Some hotels have 4-room villas, with a private garden and hotel service.
Excellent service, exquisite food and wines - all this makes these hotels the best of the best among upscale English hotels.
Vacation on the island
Beaches in Jersey
The coastline of the island stretches for 80 km and everyone can find a bay to their liking. The beaches are sandy, with the exception of the north of the island, where small bays are located among the cliffs and stones. The beaches of the island will satisfy any, even the most demanding taste. On some you can calmly relax, while others - as if created for aquatic species sports, it is a lot of fun here, largely due to the numerous cafes located on them
Jersey cuisine
A subject of particular passion in Jersey is dining in restaurants and pubs. Across the island, you will find the freshest seafood, fish and succulent vegetables grown on local farms on the menu. Decide for yourself where you want to dine: in one of the quaint old pubs or friendly bistros, or maybe you will choose one of the restaurants highly regarded by gourmets.
Tastes of Jersey
Vineyards of La Mare La mare
A tour of an old feudal farm, an apple orchard and vineyards, excellent wine and the famous Calvados, which all guests are offered to taste.
Don't forget to try traditional Jersey black butter, marmalades, toffees, jams and chutneys.
Sport
Jersey - ideal conditions for water sports
air surfing
deep sea fishing
Diving,
Windsurfing,
Sailing
Canoe
paragliders
Surfing
Jet and water skiing
Squash, billiards, bowling, golf, car racing, horseback riding, tennis, cricket, gyms...and that's not complete list but it's all at your service.
Fans of more extreme sports can get aircraft driving lessons.
Walking and cycling. Well-marked trails along the coastline of the island will take you deep into history and legend.
See the coast of France visible on the horizon, other Channel Islands and rocky islets that add to the charm of the seascape.
The amplitude of the tide here is one of the largest in the world, in some places it reaches 12 meters, and when the tide begins, the coast changes dramatically before our eyes, the size of the island almost doubles.
Hundreds of kilometers of narrow rural paths that take you inland, into wooded areas, and green paths where pedestrians, cyclists and horseback riders are given priority over cars, which are prohibited on this island from exceeding a speed of 24 kilometers per hour.
History of Jersey
The history of Jersey is here in its stones. From the 250,000-year-old La Cotte cave, to the Neolithic dolmens and dwellings of the ancient Scandinavians, or Normans, as they became known after they settled Normandy and the Channel Islands.
The sixth Duke of Normandy William conquered England, he became King William I of England,
and since then Jersey has remained loyal to the English Crown.
The toast to the monarch at official banquets is: "To the Queen and our Duke."
Jersey remains an independent island, and its current visitors can see numerous defensive structures - evidence of a distant past. Jersey is not part of the United Kingdom. The island has its own legal system, its own parliament and its own currency (1 Jersey pound = 1 English pound). The island of Jersey, a self-governing autonomous territory, is an offshore zone. Jersey's main areas of income are financial services and tourism.
Festivals
28 - 29 March Flower Festival The Royal Society invites you to spring exhibitions, competitions and theatrical performances www.royaljersey.co.uk
May 2-4 Exhibition - sale of yachts and boats A colorful event for the whole family, including an exhibition of the latest models of yachts, boats and other marine vehicles, accompanied by music and entertainment. jerseyboatshow.com
May 16 and August 20 Festival-Fair of picturesque
of the fishing settlement of Gorey At the foot of the ancient castle there will be shops with a variety of seafood and not only delicacies, as well as attractions and concerts for the whole family. jersey.com/food
May 23-25 Cheese Festival World Jersey Cheese Festival You will be shown and told about the traditional methods of cheese production, not forgetting the tasting, accompanied by the traditional Sider. Music and entertainment throughout the festival. www.royaljersey.co.uk
5-7 June Jersey Festival of Motoring Classic car racing, vintage car exhibition, treasure hunt, local inventor fair, rock climbing
First week of July Sea festival
Stunning maritime parade and costume show in the harbor of Sainte. Heliera. Songs of sailors, sea competitions and local delicacies.
August 13-14 Carnival: "Flower battle" Undoubtedly, this is one of the most exciting carnivals in Europe. Carriages decorated with garlands, dancers, musicians and clowns create an amazing atmosphere of happiness and joy. www.battleofflowers.com
September 5-6 Music Festival Jersey Live A colorful kaleidoscope of British and international music. 48 hours of music takes over the entire island. www.jerseylive.org.uk
10 September International Air Parade The sky over the island of Jersey turns into a scene for planes performing dangerous stunts.
The Jersey Air Parade is one of the few free air shows in Europe.
jerseyairdisplay.org.uk
25-26 September Motorcycle Racing Jersey For all fans of motorsports and just good cars: unforgettable racing from mini to the best sports cars in the world.
jerseymotorsport.com
October 22-24 Sider and Black Oil Festival You are invited to a merry festivities, night harvest of apples and traditional cooking local apple products.
www.nationaltrustjersey.org.uk
November 28- December 14 christmas festival Choose from a varied program of parades, performances, street performances, sales fairs and colorful decorations for Christmas and New Years.
Education in Jersey
It is possible to combine business with pleasure,
or rather rest with an increase in the level of English for you or your children.
High quality English language training
at the College of St. Brelade, located above the picturesque harbor
and 10 minutes drive from the capital of the island, Sainte. Heliera.
Summer tuition may include accommodation with a local English-speaking family.
Your choice: summer and year-round English courses
for children (10-18 years old) and adults, as well as English language courses with various specializations
(finance, medicine, technical sciences, etc.) for adults from 2 to 48 weeks.
Contact Information
It is important to note that the excursion program will be organized at the request of customers.
. It is possible to receive individual tourists and organized groups.
. All services are provided in Russian.
. It is possible to combine with a trip to the UK and France.
. By custom order possible to organize business meetings in the financial industry, as well as teaching English.
For more information about Jersey, please visit the following websites:
jersey.com
www.thisisjersey.com
jerseyinsight.com
Jersey article - http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,1379988,00.htm
Jersey is an island in the English Channel, part of the Insular Normandy (Channel Islands). The largest among the Channel Islands, the area is 116 km². Population - 100,080 (2014). Jersey - Crown dependency british crown, but not part of the UK. It belongs to Insular Normandy - a fragment of the Duchy of Normandy. The defense of Jersey is the responsibility of the UK. In 1973, the UK joined the EU, that is, Normandy Island and Gibraltar are part of the European Union through the membership of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and are customs territory EU, excluding Gibraltar. Jersey has its own parliament, the States of Jersey. Jersey also includes several small islands. Indigenous people Jersey (40%) is of French (Norman) origin, strongly anglicized in the 20th century. 30% of the population are from the UK, there are also immigrants from Portugal, Ireland, Poland, France and others European countries. 2-3% of the population are from Asia and Africa.
History of Jersey
Little is known about the fate of the island before 930 AD, but some discoveries testify to the stay of the Romans and Gauls on the island. In 511 Jersey became part of the Frankish Kingdom. It was at this time that the first Christian missionaries arrived on the island. But Christianity was finally established by Saint Helier in the 6th century.
The island got its modern name in the 9th-10th centuries as a result of the Vikings staying on the island. Jersey remained part of Brittany until 933, when, like all the Channel Islands, it became the property of the Norman Crown: Jersey was annexed to the Duchy of Normandy by William Longsworth in 933. To this day, a large percentage of the islanders are French-speaking Normans. The island's anthem is "Ma Normandie".
In 1066, the Jerseyans took part in the English expedition of the Duke of Normandy, William I Bastard. Fighting bravely at Hastings, they helped William I become William the Conqueror. Further fate Jersey is closely connected with England. In 1204, when King John the Landless lost the continental part of the Duchy of Normandy to King Philip II Augustus of France, Insular Normandy remained a subject of the English crown.
From 1337 to 1453 during Hundred Years War between England and France, the island was subjected to numerous attacks. Due to the importance of their strategic location for England, the inhabitants of the island were able to negotiate a number of benefits and privileges from the king. Immediately after the end of the Hundred Years War in 1455, the War of the Scarlet and White Roses began, during which the island of Jersey was occupied by French troops for seven years, and then, at the insistence of Sir Richard Harliston, was returned to the sovereignty of England.
In the 16th century, Jersey fishermen often sailed across the Atlantic to the shores of Newfoundland.
In 1643, a local native, George Carteret, was appointed royal lieutenant governor of the island of Jersey - a brave and experienced sailor who sacredly kept loyalty to the Stuart dynasty (which inherited power over Island Normandy from the Rollons and 
Plantagenets). In 1644, Charles I Stuart granted him vice-admiral of "Jersey and the adjacent maritime regions." Carteret made the island a refuge for persecuted royalists and a base of operations Royal Navy. His rule in Jersey was harsh but effective. The Revolutionary Parliament denounced Carteret as a pirate and removed him from the list for a future amnesty. In 1646 and again in 1649-1650, Prince Charles was in Jersey and knighted Carteret and made him a baronet. England was divided in the 1640s civil war, the feud spread to Scotland and Ireland and did not bypass the island of Jersey. The sympathies of the inhabitants of the island were divided into two camps: one part was on the side of parliament, and supporters of George Carteret supported the king. The Parliamentarians eventually captured Jersey in 1651: On December 12, 1651, Carteret, after a seven-week siege, was forced to surrender Jersey to the forces of the revolutionary Parliament - and then joined the Royalist exiles in France.
King Charles II, in gratitude for the support shown to him on the island of Jersey, decided to award George Carteret with a large land plot in English colony within the territory of North America. In 1664, James, Duke of York agreed that part of his North American territory between the Hudson and Delaware rivers should be given to Sir George Carteret and John, Lord Berkeley, and that the area be called "New Jersey" in honor of Carteret's homeland.
After the repeal of the Edict of Nantes (October 17, 1685), many French Huguenots left the Fatherland. Jersey and Island Normandy became a safe haven for a large number of Huguenots. In the years 1739-1740, the governor of Jersey was General Jean Cavalier, a Huguenot Frenchman, former commander-in-chief of the Camisard army and Duke of Cévennes.
The 18th century was a period of political tension between France and Britain. Due to its geographical location, the island of Jersey has always been under martial law. During the American Revolutionary War, two attempts were made to conquer the island. In 1779, the prince of the German duchy of Nassau tried to land his troops, but the attempt was unsuccessful. In 1781, the army of the Baron de Rellecourt captured St. Helier, but was then defeated by the British troops. After a short lull, the Napoleonic Wars began, which changed the island of Jersey forever.
Between July 1, 1940 and May 9, 1945. the island was occupied by Nazi Germany. More than 30 thousand islanders managed to evacuate to the UK. The rest of the Germans from time to time drove to fortification work. Between October 1941 and January 1944 the hands of prisoners of war (Spaniards, French, Russians, Ukrainians, Moldovans) carried out the construction of the German underground hospital. Many of them died, unable to withstand inhuman conditions. Not many who escaped from the camp were rescued locals. Some inhabitants of the island - at the cost of their own lives.
9th May - Public Holiday, Jersey Liberation Day.
The Jersey breed of cows was bred here, giving milk with high fat content(up to 7%), and hence the name of a thin knitted fabric. The US state of New Jersey is named after the island.
The most famous inhabitant of the island is the naturalist and writer Gerald Durrell, founder of the Jersey Zoo and, at its base, the conservation fund.
Information
- official languages: English language, French and Jersey Norman
- Capital: Saint Helier
- Form of government: British Crown Dependencies
- Territory: 118.2 km²
- Population: 100 080 people
- Currency: Jersey pound, Pound sterling
- Internet domain: .je
- ISO code: JE
- Telephone code: +44
- Time Zones: GMT, UTC+01:00
The largest of the Channel Islands is the island of Jersey, which is located in the English Channel. Its status is interesting - it is not part of the UK, but is crown dependency British monarchy.
On the map, Jersey is only a small piece of land (116 square kilometers), and the population is 89 thousand people, but life is in full swing on a small island.
is an offshore zone, the main sources of income of the island are tourism and financial services.
Also developing here Agriculture(everyone knows the Jersey breed of cows and the Jersey Royal potato), fishing and light industry(manufacture of jersey fabric).
History of the island
Jersey has been known for 8,000 years, and in its rich history, the English and French nations are closely intertwined.
Almost 250 thousand years ago, when the island of Jersey was still part of the continent, people already inhabited these places. The stone tools found during the excavations date back to this period.
The name of the capital of the island - St. Helier - is derived from the name of the hermit Helier, who lived and preached here in the 6th century and was recognized as a saint.
At first Jersey was part of the Roman Empire. In the 9th century, the Normans began to attack the island frequently. In 933, all of the Channel Islands became part of the Duchy of Normandy.
During the years of the Hundred Years War, Jersey was often attacked and was even occupied in the 1380s. Due to its strategically important location, the inhabitants of the island bargained profitable terms for the life of the King. During the War of the White and Scarlet Roses, the island was occupied by the French, but then again returned to the British.
In the 18th century, political tension arose again between England and France, which, naturally, affected the life of the island - it was constantly under martial law.
Already after the Napoleonic wars, Jersey became oriented towards the English-speaking culture. The island at that time was the most important center of shipbuilding in the British Isles.
During the Second World War, the island was occupied by the Germans, so May 9 (“Liberation Day”) is considered a public holiday here.
Landmarks in Jersey
There is a large number of reasons to visit this islet, since local attractions are presented medieval castles, beautiful nature and museums.
One of the interesting castles that played a big role in the history of the island is Castle, built in the 1590s, and Hermitage - a small chapel in honor of St. Helier.
Mont Orgel Castle was built even earlier - in the XIII century. It has been well preserved since that time, and its observation platform offers a picturesque panorama of the sea and the island.
Grosnez Castle was built in the XIV century and has survived to our times in the form of ruins. The nearby 60-meter Le Pinnacle cliff is considered an object of religious worship.
Another military facility was the Kempt Tower, built in 1834 and named after the commander-in-chief of artillery, the general who participated in the battle of Waterloo. The tower is surrounded by ponds, woodlands and sand dunes, which attracts to this place. great amount tourists.
The Jersey Zoo and Conservation Trust at its base was founded by the most famous inhabitant of the island. – Gerald Durrell. The zoo was created in 1959, and a little later - the fund for the conservation of wild animals.
Thanks to him, they were saved rare species animals, such as pink dove, radiant tortoise, corroboree frog and others. Now more than 130 species of animals live in the zoo.
An interesting building on the island is a working mill built in 1309.. For a long time it was abandoned, but in 1979 it was renovated. Now it is the only working mill on the island.
Another interesting object where you can see the life of the province is the Museum of Provincial Life, where you can see the restored buildings of a bygone era - thatched houses, laundry, stables, pens with pets. Costume performances are often held on the territory of this museum.
AT Jersey Maritime Museum several expositions are presented: historical exhibitions, the development of shipbuilding on the island, picturesque sculptures, sea travel etc.
The exposition of the museum, formerly the German military hospital, will tell about the years of the Second World War. it big system underground tunnels and galleries, during the construction of which many local residents died, unable to withstand the harsh conditions of the occupation.
The most fragrant attraction of the island is the lavender farm.. During its flowering (May-August), here you can observe the process of its cultivation, harvesting and drying, and buy farm products at the local souvenir shop.
In 1957, the Shell Garden appeared on the island., which Colin Soudane began to collect for his own pleasure, before he realized that it was interesting to others. He still makes souvenirs from shells, although the management has long been transferred to another person.
Another object worth paying attention to is the glass Church of St. Matthew. Its altar, crucifix, columns and font are made of glass, and all the glass details are unique, since their creator, René Lalique, destroyed the molds immediately after they were made.
Popular activities on the island
This small piece of land on the map is rich in mass events:
At the end of March there is a festival of flowers, at the end of May there is a fishing village fair, as well as a festival of cheeses, which will be a paradise for gourmets,
In June, you should definitely visit the maritime parade, which is held in the harbor of St. Helier,
In mid-August, one of the brightest carnivals in Europe "Flower Battle" is held,
In September - International air parade and motorcycle races,
Men will certainly be interested in the exhibition and sale of yachts and boats, held in May, and the festival of motor vehicles in June.
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Hotels
The island of Jersey is an overseas territory of Great Britain, local hotels are typical for the whole country. Basically, these are small hotels with bed and breakfast or private boarding houses, where local residents rent one or two free rooms. In the first case, the service and environment are quite standard, as in other UK hotels. In the second, you can feel the real local flavor, try homemade food and share a table with the owners of the house.
Finding a free hotel even during the season is not difficult, you can book a separate cottage, a room in a boarding house or a modest apartment through the airbnb service.
Attractions
For 800 years now, the island has been a possession of the British Crown, so there are a lot of interesting things here. Seeing local attractions is an interesting and rewarding activity. There are many of them here, and they are well preserved to this day.
Elizabeth's Castle is the island's most visited attraction. Castle - a defensive structure was built to protect the island from French army. With the advent of the "age of gunpowder", the rest of the fortresses of Jersey became too vulnerable, so Elizabeth Castle (named after Elizabeth I) is the most modern fortress late XVI century. Traveling to the castle is also very unusual: in the morning it can only be reached by boat, and in the evening at low tide you can walk.
The medieval castle of Mont Orgel was built in the 13th century to protect the island from the French army. The castle has been well preserved to this day, and its viewpoint opens a picturesque panorama of the sea. This is the place to come to Jersey for.
Museums
The Jersey Museum is the main museum in the country. Before visiting there, make sure you have enough time: the collection is diverse, the presentation of the material is interesting, you can accidentally get carried away and spend the whole day here. The collection will tell you the history of the island: from the appearance of Neanderthals on its territory, ending with our days. Part of the information is presented through multimedia, children will be interested. Before visiting, you will find a 20-minute film (very interesting) that will tell you more about the island and a little about the museum.
The house-museum of Georgian times is a real city-museum. These are actors dressed in 19th-century costumes. You can knock on any house and see how different people lived in those days.
Climate of Jersey:: Temperate. Mild winters and cool summers.
Resorts
There are many on the island good beaches where you can have a good time, swim with children or play sports.
Port Anna Beach is a beautiful, secluded place where there are few people due to the fact that there is no good parking nearby. There is a good entry into the water, high safety for swimming, from entertainment - you can rent a boat.
Beauport Beach is the best on the island. The infrastructure is well developed here, despite the fact that this place is far from the roads. Beauport is protected from the winds because it is located in a bay. A great place for leisurely walks, sunbathing and family picnics.
Leisure
lovers active rest you will love what you can do on the island. There are good waves here, which means you can practice surfing (one of the few places in Europe, besides Portugal, where you can do it), scuba diving, kayaking, visiting caves (including underwater ones), cycling or just walk along the picturesque coast.
Cities in Jersey are small, there is no special entertainment there. There are several bars and restaurants shopping center and souvenir shops central squares. Children will be interested in going to the Gerald Durrell Zoo (it combines a pleasant place for walking and Research Center) and Aqua Splash Water Park. Many tourists come to the island not only to relax, but also to learn English. There are many language schools and special courses.
Jersey Terrain: Smoothly merging from plains to cliffs along the north coast.
Transport
You can fly to the island of Jersey from Russia on an Aeroflot flight or make a transfer in London if you fly on British Airways. Can be reached by sea from the ports of St. Malo in France or Poole in the south of England.
Buses run between cities, they are the main public transport the same as a taxi.
Standard of living
Victor Hugo called this place a piece of France that had broken away from it. Jersey is the most large island Normandy. It belongs to Great Britain (like Gibraltar with the Isle of Man, Jersey is its overseas territory). There is no unemployment, trouble, popular unrest (only one popular demonstration took place in 800 years) and crime. True, there may be cases of disappearance of cars from the island, but the tide and unlucky tourists who park cars on the coast are to blame.
Here liberal tax law, good conditions doing business, offshore zone and high level life (and, of course, high prices). This is one of the few places in Europe where business immigration is possible: fifteen million pounds sterling investment in state economy and you are a citizen of the country. Therefore, the main inhabitants of the island are wealthy people.
Jersey has resources like: Arable land.
Cities
St. Helier is the capital and main port of Jersey. Small and compact city, where only 30 thousand people live. Despite its modest size, St. Helier is crammed with sights so that you need ten days to get around everything. The city is very beautiful, with well-groomed medieval streets and a picturesque embankment.
