Interesting Facts about Jersey

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6 curious facts about Jersey.

• The island of Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy that held sway in both France and England. These islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II.
• The Queen of Spain visits Jersey every year.
• The Jersey Battle of Flowers is now over 100 years old and was first staged in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII.
• The Island of Jersey covers a compact 45 square miles (116 square kms), much of it unspoiled countryside.