Population: |
There is a population of 160,000 |
Capital of Channel Islands: |
St Hellier |
Official Language: |
The official language is English, but some individuals may speak French, Jerriairs or Guernesiasis |
Major Cities: |
St Anne’s and St Peters Port |
Time Zone: |
GMT +1 |
Money: |
The currency of the UK is the British pound |
Nearest Neighbours: |
England, Wales, Scotland, Northern and the Republic of Ireland and France |
Religions: |
The main religion in Ireland is Christianity |
Public Holidays: |
New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May holiday, Liberation day , spring bank holiday, summer bank holiday, boxing day and Christmas day |
International Dialling code: |
The international dialling code in the Channel Islands is +44 |
Emergency contact: |
112 or 999 for the police or medical services |
Closest Airport: |
Guernsey Airport and Jersey Airport |
Famous Attractions: |
Guernsey museum and art gallery, Shell Garden, Jersey Zoo, Jersey Lavender Farm and Elizabeth Castle |
Local Food: |
Jersey Milk, Jersey royal potatoes, Local wines, beers and seafood |