Jersey is located in the Northern Europe region at latitude 49.2138 and longitude -2.1358 and is part of the European continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
- 49ยฐ 12' 50'' N
- 2ยฐ 8' 9'' W
You can see the location of Jersey on the world map below:
Maritime Borders
Jersey has no land borders; it lies in the English Channel about 22 km off the coast of Normandy, France.
Jersey Key Facts
| Country | Jersey |
| Coordinates | Latitude: 49.2138 Longitude: -2.1358 |
| Country Codes | Alpha 2: JE Alpha 3: JEY |
| Country Flag Emoji | ๐ฏ๐ช |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +44 (1534) |
| Capital city | Saint Helier |
| Continent Subcontinent | Europe Northern Europe |
| Country Area | 119 sq km |
| Population 2023 | 103,267 World Rank: 194 |
| Median Age | 44 |
| Life expectancy | 82.0 |
| Major languages | English (Jรจrriais historically) |
| UTC/GMT Time | Number of time zones: 1
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| Internet TLD | .je |
| Biggest Airport | Jersey Airport (JER) |
| Average temperature | 11 ยฐC 52 ยฐF |
| Administrative Divisions | 12 parishes |
| Political system | British Crown Dependency |
Jersey Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | High income |
| World Bank Region | Europe & Central Asia |
| Currency | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| GDP in 2023 | $7.1 (billions of USD) World Rank: 165 |
| GDP per capita in 2023 | $56,000 World Rank: 26 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Financial services, tourism, agriculture (Jersey Royal potatoes), digital |
| Top 5 Import Countries | United Kingdom, France, European Union |
| Top 5 Export Countries | United Kingdom, European Union |
Biggest Cities in Jersey
Here are the largest cities in Jersey based on data:
| City | Population |
|---|
| Saint Helier | 33,500 | Saint Saviour | 13,580 | Saint Brelade | 10,330 |
Map of Jersey with the Largest Cities
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Geography
Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, lying in the English Channel just 22 kilometres off the Normandy coast of France โ far closer to France than to Britain. It covers about 119 square kilometres and slopes gently from rugged northern cliffs to long southern beaches.
Despite its French geography, Jersey is a self-governing British possession with deep ties to the UK and a powerful offshore-finance economy.
Is Jersey a country?
Jersey is a British Crown Dependency, not part of the United Kingdom and never part of the European Union. It governs its own domestic affairs through the States Assembly, while the UK handles its defence and foreign relations.
| Status | British Crown Dependency |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Capital | Saint Helier |
| Population | 103,267 |
| Area | 119 kmยฒ |
| Currency | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| Official language(s) | English (Jรจrriais historically) |
| ISO 3166 code | JE / JEY |
| Calling code | +44 (1534) |
| Internet TLD | .je |
Climate
Jersey has a mild temperate maritime climate, averaging about 11ยฐC (52ยฐF). It is one of the sunniest places in the British Isles, with cool winters and warm, changeable summers.
Economy
Jersey is a major international finance centre โ banking, funds and wealth management dominate its high-income economy โ alongside tourism and its famous Jersey Royal potatoes and dairy. GDP per capita is among the highest in the world.
Jersey in its region
Jersey sits in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, with France a short ferry hop to the east and its fellow Channel Island Guernsey to the northwest.
Administrative divisions
Jersey is divided into 12 parishes, each named after a saint, with Saint Helier the capital and commercial centre.
