Jersey Introduction 2001

Background: The island of 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.

NOTE: The information regarding Jersey on this page is re-published from the 2001 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Jersey Introduction 2001 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Jersey Introduction 2001 should be addressed to the CIA.