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Jersey Country Guide
Explore Jersey in Europe
Jersey with the capital city Saint Helier is located in Europe (Western Europe, island in the English Channel). It covers some 116 square kilometres (about two-thirds the size of Washington, DC) with 90,812 citizens.
The terrain features gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast. The average density of population is approximately 783 per km². The notable climate conditions in Jersey can be described as temperate with mild winters and cool summers. Potential natural disasters are NA.
To reach someone in Jersey dial +44-1534 prior to a number. There are 73,900 installed telephones. And there are 83,900 registered mobile phones. The cellular networks commonly support frequencies of 900 MHz. Websites registered in this country end with the top level domain ".je". If you want to bring electric equipment on your trip (e.g. laptop power supply), note the local power outlet of 230V - 50Hz.
About the flag and history of Jersey
White with a diagonal red cross extending to the corners of the flag; in the upper quadrant, surmounted by a yellow crown, a red shield with three lions in yellow; according to tradition, the ships of Jersey - in an attempt to differentiate themselves from English ships flying the horizontal cross of St. George - rotated the cross to the "X" (saltire) configuration; because this arrangement still resembled the Irish cross of St. Patrick, the yellow Plantagenet crown and Jersey coat of arms were added.
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.
Geography Quick-Facts
| Summary | Continent: Europe Neighbours: Capital: Saint Helier |
| Size | 116 square kilometers (km² or sqkm) or 44 square miles (mi² or sqmi) about two-thirds the size of Washington, DC |
| Population | 90,812 |
| Currency | Name Pound, Currency Code:GPD |
| Country Top Level Domain (cTLD) | .je |
| Telephone Country Prefix | +44-1534 |
| Mobile Phone Connections | 83,900 |
| Landline Phone Connections | 73,900 |
Country Position in World Rankings
Information about single country attributes and how these compare against the rest of the world. The information below is compiled with data from 2013. As such, it may differ a bit to the Information above in the text (which is from 2010).
Geography
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 116 (sq km) | 225 |
People and Society
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 95,732 | 196 |
| Population growth rate | 0.82 (%) | 133 |
| Birth rate | 11.38 (births/1,000 population) | 170 |
| Death rate | 7.59 (deaths/1,000 population) | 112 |
| Net migration rate | 4.39 (migrant(s)/1,000 population) | 24 |
| Infant mortality rate | 3.90 (deaths/1,000 live births) | 201 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.57 (years) | 14 |
| Total fertility rate | 1.66 (children born/woman) | 174 |
Economy
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (purchasing power parity) | 5,100,000,000 | 170 |
| GDP - per capita (PPP) | 57,000 | 8 |
| Labor force | 53,380 | 188 |
| Unemployment rate | 1.70 (%) | 8 |
| Taxes and other revenues | 16.30 (% of GDP) | 184 |
| Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-) | -0.40 (% of GDP) | 51 |
| Inflation rate (consumer prices) | 3.70 (%) | 103 |
Energy
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity - consumption | 630,100,000 (kWh) | 164 |
Communications
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Telephones - main lines in use | 73,800 | 156 |
| Telephones - mobile cellular | 108,000 | 191 |
| Internet hosts | 264 | 194 |
| Internet users | 29,500 | 182 |
Transportation
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Airports | 1 | 221 |
| Roadways | 576 (km) | 191 |
| Merchant marine | 14 | 103 |
Data based on CIA facts book 2010 & 2013, wikipedia, national statistical offices and their census releases