Jersey Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Jersey (ISO: JE) and the capital city, Saint Helier. This page enables you to explore Jersey and its land boundaries in 0 km. You may also view the border countries of Jersey (total: N/A, N/A with its area of total: 116 sq km; land: 116 sq km, water: 0 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Jersey Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Jersey, located in Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
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Geographical facts about Jersey including Saint Helier, the capital city of Jersey |
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Name of the country: | Jersey | Capital city: | Saint Helier |
Geographical coordinates of Jersey: | 49 15 N, 2 10 W | Geographical coordinates of Saint Helier: | 49 11 N 2 06 W |
Location of Jersey: | Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France | Continent / area: | Europe |
The area of Jersey: | total: 116 sq km; land: 116 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Jersey: | about two-thirds the size of Washington, DC |
The elevation data of Jersey: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: unnamed elevation 143 m | The climate of Jersey: | temperate: mild winters and cool summers |
Land use of Jersey: | agricultural land: 66%; arable land 66%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 0%; forest: 0%; other: 34% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | N/A |
Geographical notes of Jersey: | largest and southernmost of Channel Islands; about 30% of population concentrated in Saint Helier | The terrain of Jersey: | gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast |
Land boundaries of Jersey: | 0 km | Borders countries of Jersey: | N/A |
Maritime claims of Jersey: | territorial sea: 3 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 12 nautical miles |
Fast Facts about Jersey
Are you traveling to Jersey? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France.
Did you know that the legal system of Jersey is the laws of the UK, where applicable, apply; local statutes?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Jersey, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 576 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: N/A. The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 31.4% of the total population (2014).
The total population in Jersey: 98,069 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.79% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English 94.5% (official language), Portuguese 4.6%, other 0.9% (2001 census). These days, Jersey has to face a net migration rate of 3.5 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Jersey nowadays; Jersey 46.4%, British 32.7%, Portuguese/Madeiran 8.2%, Polish 3.3%, Irish, French, and other white 7.1%, other 2.4% (2011 estimate).
The right to vote in Jersey can be exercised by the population from the age of 16 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see United Kingdom.
In case if you plan to visit Jersey for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Jersey are: Liberation Day, 9 May (1945).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Jersey, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Saint Helier and/or Jersey?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Jersey, the population has to face a death rate of 7.7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Jersey
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Jersey. Here they are: English 94.5% (official language), Portuguese 4.6%, other 0.9% (2001 census).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .je
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate: mild winters and cool summers.
Its capital city is Saint Helier, where the local time zone is UTC 0, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Saint Helier: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Jersey; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: unnamed elevation 143 m. The length of its total coastline are: 70 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Jersey; N/A.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 1 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Jersey all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 576 km (2010).
Background of Jersey
Like every nation, Jersey also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; 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 EU. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.