| Channel Islands ((in)Channel Islands) | |
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| Beach on the island of Jersey | |
| Information | |
| Area | 198 km² |
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| Population | 163 857 hab. () |
| Density | 827,56 inhab./km² |
| Spindle | UTC ± 00: 00 |
| Location | |
 49 ° 20 ′ 9 ″ N 2 ° 20 ′ 5 ″ W (Edit card mask) | |
| Touristic site | |
The Channel Islands, also called Channel Islands, constitute an archipelago in the English Channel located between France and theEngland.
Understand
The Channel Islands are a dependency of the British Crown, but are not part of the UK. They are located very close to the France in the English Channel separating it from the United Kingdom. They are geographically and culturally Norman.
History
Called Lenur Islands in the High Middle Ages, the Channel Islands were occupied by the Bretons during their exodus to Armorica (5th - 6th centuries). In 933, after Guillaume Longue-Épée had received the County of Coutances from the King of France, they became Norman, to the detriment of the Vikings from Brittany who had settled in Nantes.
Since 1204, they have come under the British crown, after Philippe-Auguste had confiscated the mainland Norman territories from King of England John the Landless. Of the Duchy of Normandy, only the island part has survived: this is why British monarchs bear the traditional title of Duke of Normandy there, including when it is a question of a woman.
Until 1569, the bishop of Coutances exercised an ecclesiastical jurisdiction in the islands and the islands had, during the Anglo-French wars, a right of neutrality until 1689, date on which William III of England abandoned it, justifying this abandonment by the fact that the islanders practiced smuggling.
Today, Catholics depend on the English diocese of Portsmouth, Anglicans on that of Winchester.
These islands were the only British crown dependent territories occupied by theGermany (Third Reich) during World War II and Guernsey was the scene of Operation Ambassador.
Regions
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Cities
- 1 St. Helier – The capital of Jersey.
- 2 Saint Pierre – On the island of Jersey.
- 3 Saint-Pierre-Port – The capital of Guernsey.
- 4 St. Saviour – On the island of Jersey.
Other destinations
Speak
The regional languages (of island Norman) are no longer spoken by more than a minority within the populations, but Jersey, Guernsey and Sercquiais are part of the heritage of the islands. TheEnglish supplanted the French and the endogenous Norman languages, especially since the Second World War due to the sending of children to Great Britain during the occupation of the islands by the Germans, modern media and the settlement of populations from Great Britain for tax reasons. On the other hand, the Norman language is perpetuated in toponymy, despite the translation of certain appellatives into English. This sometimes gives rise to tasty examples such as Good Night Bay, La Corbière Lighthouse, etc.
The English speaking of the islands, on the other hand, adopted Norman words such as side, Bachin, true, plugging.
To go
By plane
There is an airport on the islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney.
By boat and ferry
- Condorferries Naye Ferry Terminal, 35400 Saint-Malo,
33 825 13 51 35 – Since Saint Malo in France (Brittany) - Saint-Hélier to Jersey - Saint-Peters Port to Guernsey - Poole, Portsmouth, Weymouth at UK. - Manche Iles Express Granville Gare Maritime, 50400 Granville, 33 825 13 10 50 – Since Granville, Barneville-Carteret, Dielette (port Flamanville and Cherbourg) in France (Normandy) - St. Helier at Jersey - Saint-Peters Port to Guernsey - Isle of Sark - Island ofAlderney.
Circulate
Jersey, Guernsey and Sark each have a public transport network.
Make
Buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
security
 | Emergency telephone number: All emergency services:999 |
