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Jersey has a population of Jersey is about 97,857, of which about 34% live in the capital. The population is made up of about half Islanders, meaning Jersey-born, around 31% come from the rest of the British Isles, 7% from Portugal or its island of Madeira, 8% from around Europe, and 4% various from other places.
The predominant religion in Jersey is Church of England, though other Christian denominations including Methodism and Roman Catholicism are also practiced.
The indigenous language of Jersey is called Jerriais, a Norman language that was used on the island until the 19th century, when English took over. French had also been used for official purposes, and both English and French have official language status, while Jerrais is a recognized regional language, and is experiencing a renewal of teachings in school.
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Last Updated On : August 19, 2013
NameJersey
ContinentEurope
Lat Long49.22 N, 2.14 W
CapitalSaint Helier
Total Area118.2 sq km
National Day Independence Day, 11 July (1921)
CurrencyPound sterling
Major LanguagesEnglish, French
Internet TLD .je
Calling code +44