Place details
Place nameChannel Islands
Other namesAnglo-Normandes, Îles, Iles Anglo-Normandes, Iles Normandes, Normannische Inseln, Canal, Islas del, Kanal-Inseln
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude49.333
Longitude-2.317
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located 10 miles off coast of Manche department of France; comprises Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney & Sark islands, all of which are administered by Britain; occupied by prehistoric race; part of Normandy from 933; British claims recognized by France 1360.