Flag Description

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

Background: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.

Total Area: 116 sq km

Land Area:116 sq km

Water Area:0 sq km

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Coastline:70 km

Lowest Point:Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Highest Point:unnamed elevation 143 m

Population:96,513 (July 2014 est.)

Population Growth Rate:0.81% (2014 est.)

Religion:Protestant (Anglican, Baptist, Congregational New Church, Methodist, Presbyterian), Roman Catholic

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Independence Day:none (British crown dependency)

National Holiday:Liberation Day, 9 May (1945)

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