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Channel Islands
Channel Islands archipelago (2005 est. pop. 156,000), 75 sq mi (194 sq km), 10 mi (16 km) off the coast of Normandy, France, in the English Channel. The main islands are Jersey , Guernsey , Alderney , and Sark , and there are several smaller islands, including Herm, Jethou, and Lithou; all the islands are dependencies of the British crown. The inhabitants have historically been mostly of Norman descent, but on Alderney the stock is mainly English. In recent years many Britons have moved here, attracted by the favorable tax rates and the pleasant island atmosphere. Both French and English are spoken; in addition, a Norman patois and Norman customs are still maintained by many of the natives.
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"Channel Islands." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Channel Islands." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-ChannelIsl.html "Channel Islands." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-ChannelIsl.html |
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Channel Islands
Channel Islands All that remains to the monarchy of its extensive possessions in France, retained when John lost the rest of Normandy in 1204. They consist of the four larger islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark, with a number of smaller islands. The population of Jersey in 1991 was 84, 000, Guernsey 59, 000, Alderney 2, 300, and Sark 570. Jersey, the largest of the islands, is some 10 miles from east to west and 5 from north to south; its capital, St Helier, is on the south coast. The official languages are English and French, with some Norman‐French patois still in use. The queen appoints a lieutenant‐governor as her representative. During the Second World War, the islands were occupied by German troops and liberated on 9 May 1945.
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JOHN CANNON. "Channel Islands." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN CANNON. "Channel Islands." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O43-ChannelIslands.html JOHN CANNON. "Channel Islands." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O43-ChannelIslands.html |
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Channel Islands
Channel Islands Group of islands at the sw end of the English Channel, c.16km (10mi) off the w coast of France. The main islands are Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark; the chief towns are St. Helier (on Jersey) and St. Peter Port (on Guernsey). A dependency of the British crown since the Norman Conquest, they were under German occupation during World War 2. They are divided into the administrative bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey, each with its own legislative assembly. The islands have a warm, sunny climate and fertile soil. The major industries are tourism and agriculture. Area: 194sq km (75sq mi). Pop. (2000) 144,400.
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"Channel Islands." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Channel Islands." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-ChannelIslands.html "Channel Islands." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-ChannelIslands.html |
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Channel Islands
Channel Islands (French: Îles Normandes) and USA1. So named because of their location in the English Channel. They are not part of the UK, nor a sovereign state nor a colony; they have been a possession of the British crown since 1066, having originally been a part of the Duchy of Normandy. They are now self‐governing.2. USA (California): a group of islands in the Santa Barbara Channel. Also known as the Santa Barbara Islands.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Channel Islands." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Channel Islands." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-ChannelIslands.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Channel Islands." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-ChannelIslands.html |
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