Jersey is a self-governing British Crown Dependency located in the English Channel. The island has a population of around 100,000 and covers an area of approximately 119 square kilometers. The official languages of Jersey are English and French, with English being the most commonly spoken language.
The primary currency used in Jersey is the Jersey Pound, which is at par with the British Pound Sterling and is used interchangeably with it. Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are available across the island.
The local time in Jersey is the same as in the United Kingdom, which is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during the winter months and British Summer Time (BST) during the summer months when the clocks are advanced by one hour.
The flight time from the United Kingdom to Jersey is relatively short, with flights typically taking around 1 hour from London to Jersey. The main airport serving Jersey is Jersey Airport, located in the parish of Saint Peter. The airport handles flights from several UK airports, as well as from other destinations in Europe. The address for the airport is: Jersey Airport St. Peter, Jersey JE1 1BY United Kingdom
Jersey is a popular destination for tourists, known for its beautiful beaches, scenic countryside, and historic landmarks such as Mont Orgueil Castle and the Jersey War Tunnels. The island also has a thriving finance industry, with many banks and financial institutions based in St. Helier, the capital of Jersey.