CHANNEL ISLANDS
| British group of islands off the NW coast of France. The four main islands are Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. They are Scheduled Territories. Associate member of EU. Within the EU Customs area, but outside the EU fiscal (VAT) area. | |
| POPULATION | 112,000. |
| LANGUAGE(S) | English, French. |
| WEIGHTS AND MEASURES | Metric system. |
| CURRENCY(-IES) | £1 = 100 pence. |
| TIME | Same as UK. |
DIALLING CODE |
Jersey - 01534; Guernsey, Alderney, Sark - 01481. |
| PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 1 Jan; 9 May; 25, 26 Dec; in addition, the following which have variable dates: 1st Monday and Last Monday in May (Bank Holidays); Good Friday; Easter Monday. |
| ENQUIRIES | Enquiries about Customs duties, import control, etc may be made to Trade Partners UK, 66-74 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET. Tel: 020 7215 5000, fax: 020 7222 0612. Office hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1730. |