The Channel Islands, located between the south coast of the United Kingdom and northern France.
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| Geography | |
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| Location | English Channel |
| Total islands | 8 inhabited |
| Area | 194 km2 (75 sq mi) |
| Highest point | Les Platons |
| Country | |
| British Crown Dependencies | |
| Bailiwicks | Jersey and Guernsey |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Channel Islanders |
| Population | 163,857 (in 2012) |
| Density | 844.6 /km2 (2,187.5 /sq mi) |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | www.gov.je and www.gov.gg |
The Channel Islands are anarchipelago of British Crown Dependencies in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. They include two separate bailiwicks: the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey. They are considered the remnants of the Duchy of Normandy, and are not part of the United Kingdom. They have a total population of about 168,000 and their respectivecapitals, Saint Peter Port and Saint Helier, have populations of 16,488 and 33,500, respectively. The total area of the islands is 194 km2.
Both Bailiwicks have been administered separately since the late 13th century; each has its own independent laws, elections, and representative bodies (although in modern times, politicians from the islands' legislatures are in regular contact). Any institution common to both is the exception rather than the rule.
There are other islands in the English Channel which are not part of the Channel Islands. Among these are the French islands Bréhat, Île de Batz, Chausey, Tatihou and Îles Saint-Marcouf, and the Isle of Wight which is part of England..
There are other islands in the English Channel which are not part of the Channel Islands. Among these are the French islands Bréhat, Île de Batz, Chausey, Tatihou and Îles Saint-Marcouf, and the Isle of Wight which is part of England..
