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Geography and Environment of Jersey
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Jersey.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast
- Climate
- temperate; mild winters and cool summers
- Highest Point
- 143 — unnamed location 143 m
- Lowest Point
- Atlantic Ocean 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- about 0.7 times the size of Washington, DC
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- Arable land, with agriculture historically centered on potato cultivation, dairy farming, and market gardening. Jersey's limited land area and dense population place significant pressure on its agricultural resources, though the island's fertile soils and mild climate support productive farming. Marine resources also play a role, with surrounding waters offering fishing opportunities, particularly for shellfish such as oysters and lobster.
- Natural Hazards
- NA
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- NA