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The 120 square kilometre Bailiwick of Jersey is found off the Normandy coast.

Constitutionally independent, the UK is responsible for Jersey's defence.

Jersey is best known for its offshore finance industry and as a tourist destination. Here's a picture of St Helier's marina.

Jersey is also known for its cows, which produce a rich milk and cream, and its 'Jersey royal' potatoes.

St Helier, on Jersey's south coast, is the Island's capital.

Jersey has a fascinating history. Here's Mont Orgueil Castle, built by the British to protect Jersey from French invasion.

Mont Orgueil is also known as Gorey Castle.

An 18th century painting of Mont Orgueil.

Gorey Castle was superceded by Elizabeth Castle, off St Helier, in the early 17th century.

Sir Walter Raleigh was Elizabeth Castle's first inhabitant.

Elizabeth Castle at night.

Jersey's top family attraction is the Gerald Durrell Wildlife Park (aka Jersey Zoo).

It was established in 1958 by naturalist and writer Gerald Durrell, whose most famous work is My Family and Other Animals.

The Wildlife Park focuses on endangered species, such as the Western Lowland Gorilla.

Jersey's coastline is another of its main attractions.

Here's a picture of Gorey Harbour.

And one of Jersey's many sandy beaches.

St Brelade's Bay.

Grouville Bay.

Much of the coastline is rugged.

Le Pinacle, a rock tower on the north-west coast.

Here are some cliffs found at the north of the island.

St Ouen's bay, on Jersey's west coast, is exposed to the Atlantic ocean and a favourite spot for surfers.

Jersey was occupied by the Germans during world war two. Scores of fortifications are found on Jersey's coastline.

More German fortifications on Jersey's coastline

St Helier is Jersey's capital and only city.

It is home to Jersey's Parliament, the States Chamber, and Royal Court.

The entrance to the States Chamber.

A ceremony marking Liberation Day, the anniversary of Jersey's liberation from German occupation, held on 9 May each year.

The Freedom Tree in St Helier.

A statue of George II in St Helier.

Jersey's Opera House has a 625 capacity and puts on a variety of shows each year.

Another St Helier statue.

La Hogue Bie, a neolithic burial site, is another great place to visit.

As are the Jersey War Tunnels.

Government House, the home of Jersey's Lieutenant Governor.

Jersey's pretty countryside.

Jersey has 12 parishes, each named after a saint. Try to make time to visit some of the Parish churches on your visit, such as Saint Ouen's Church

This is Saint Clement's Church.

Saint Lawrence's Church.

Saint Aubin's Church.

Saint John's Church.

Grouville's Church

Saint Saviour's Church.

Trinity Church.

And finally Saint Peter's Church.

Attractions in Jersey

Jersey Zoo

Elizabeth Castle

Jersey War Tunnels

Jersey Maritime Museum

Jersey's beaches

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