RECENT PUBLICATIONS

6 September 2012

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Location and population
The Island of Jersey, also known as the Bailiwick of Jersey, is the largest of the Channel Islands with an area of 45 square miles. The Island is located approximately 160 kilometres south of England and 22 kilometres north of France in the bay of St. Malo. The population of Jersey according to the 2011 census is approximately 97,857. English is the official language of communication.