![]() Jersey is the largest of the Channel islands. It has an area of 118.2 square kilometres (45 square miles). It has twelve parishes which are named after Christian saints. It is approximately 22 kilometres from France and 161 km south of England. Jersey is the most southerly of the British Isles. The capital of Jersey, St Helier,stands in St Aubin's Bay on the southern side of the island. Jersey is famous for its Jersey Royal potatoes, flowers and the Jersey breed of cow with its rich yellow butter and creamy milk. It is also a leading international finance centre and home to the world famous Durrel Wildlife. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Herm is one of the smallest of the Channel Islands that is open to the public. There is a ferry service to Herm which takes 20 minutes from Guernsey. Cars and bicycles are banned from Herm but the locals are allowed to drive quad bikes and tractors. Herm is only 1½ miles long and less than half a mile wide. The population is approximately 60 residents. Herm is owned by the States of Guernsey and rented out to tenants.
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![]() Lihou is a small island on Guernsey's West coast near L'Eree. It can only be reached at low tide by walking across a 400 metre causeway. It is owned by the states of Guernsey and is open to the public. There is one house on the island which is rented out. Lihou is recognized as a 'Site of Nature Conservation Importance' and it is also an important nesting area for birds. There are many unihabited islands in the Channel Islands. The Écréhous (see picture) are a group of islands and rocks situated 9km north-east of Jersey (12 kms from France). There is no fresh water so the islets have no permanent residents but there are some fishermen's huts on some of the larger islets. Find out more:
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