Welcome to Jersey 🇯🇪 — a remarkable destination in Northern Europe. Its official name is Bailiwick of Jersey, and today around 103,000 people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 116 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Jersey: key statistics, an introduction to Saint Helier, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Jersey
Jersey lies in Northern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 116 square kilometres, it ranks 228th in the world by total area.
Jersey has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Saint Helier serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Jersey has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Jersey is home to approximately 103,000 residents — the 200th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Channel Islanders.
Jersey is multilingual: the languages spoken include English, French and Jèrriais. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Jersey rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the British pound (GBP, symbol £). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Jersey is +44. Websites from the country typically use the .je internet domain.
If Jersey came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Saint Helier) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Jersey
- Jersey's flag emoji is 🇯🇪 — its two-letter country code is JE and its three-letter code is JEY.
- Jersey covers 116 km², ranking 228th in the world by area.
- With about 103,000 people, Jersey holds the 200th spot in the world population ranking.
- Jersey is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Jersey is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Jersey — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Jersey?
- The capital of Jersey is Saint Helier.
- What is the population of Jersey?
- Jersey has a population of approximately 103,000 people, ranking 200th in the world.
- Where is Jersey located?
- Jersey is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Jersey?
- The languages spoken in Jersey include English, French and Jèrriais.
- What currency is used in Jersey?
- Jersey uses the British pound (GBP).
