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Channel Islands, by Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki?curid=5643 / CC BY SA 3.0 Channel Islands The Channel Islands (Norman: "Îles d'la Manche"; French: "Îles Anglo-Normandes" or "Îles de la Manche") are an archipelago in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. They include two Crown dependencies: the Bailiwick of Jersey, which is the largest of the islands; and the Bailiwick of Guernsey, consisting of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and some smaller islands. They are considered the remnants of the Duchy of Normandy and, although they are not part of the United Kingdom, the UK is responsible for the defence and international relations of the islands. The Crown dependencies are not members of the Commonwealth of Nations or of the European Union. They have a total population of about , and the bailiwicks' capitals, Saint Helier and Saint Peter Port, have populations of 33,500 and 16,488, respectively. The total area of the islands is 198 km. The two bailiwicks have been administered separately since the late 13th century. Each has its own independent laws, elections, and representative bodies (although in modern times, politicians from the islands' legislatures are in regular contact). Any institution common to both is the exception rather than the rule. The Bailiwick of Guernsey is divided into three jurisdictions – Guernsey, Alderney and Sark – each with its own legislature. The term "Channel Islands" began to be used around 1830, possibly first by the Royal Navy as a collective name for the islands. The two major islands are Jersey and Guernsey. They make up 99% of the population and 92% of the area. The permanently inhabited islands of the Channel Islands and their population and area are: There are also several uninhabited islets. Four are part of the Bailiwick of Jersey: These lie off Alderney: These lie off Guernsey: (See also List of islands of the Bailiwick of Guernsey) In general the larger islands have the "-ey" suffix, and the smal...