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Popular
with residents
It
is the largest of the Channel Islands, measuring nine miles by five miles,
and is
divided into 12 parishes, most of them named after saints.
For
such a (relatively) small island, Jersey has a very large population.
The permanent population of Jersey as at the March 2001 census was 87,186.
This is known to double during the tourist season!
Popular
with tourists
The
island is usually the hottest place in the British Isles during the summer
months, with the temperature averaging a few degrees higher.
As
the island is neither part of the EU or the UK, it is a 'duty-free' destination.
Prices are not subject to VAT either.
Other
privileges the island retains include freedom from UK taxation and an
independent judicial system.
Rich
and varied history
Jersey
has a rich and varied history, with several wars and invasion attempts
over many centuries.The island was part of the Duchy of Normandy in the
10th century and became part of the Anglo-Norman realm in 1066.
The
island's history is reflected in the French road names and typical Jersey
surnames, as well as in the many historical artefacts and monuments that
can be found around the island.
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