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the Channel Islands

an archipelago of islands in the English Channel
located off the French coast of Normandy
the term "Channel Islands" is not official in any way
It refers to all the islands located in the Channel
the Channel Islands are the remnants of the Duchy of Normandy
King John of England lost mainland Normandy to King Philip II of France
Retaining the Channel Islands as possessions of the Crown
They were never absorbed into the Kingdom of England

Bailiwick of Guernsey:
Capital: Saint Peter Port

Bailiwick of Jersey:
Capital: Saint Helier

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Founded: 2012 03 11
Featured: 2021 Mar 06; 2024 May 11
Sister Region: Channel Islands
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