Flag of Jersey

🎨 What the flag means

Jersey's flag is white with a red diagonal cross, called a saltire. In the top part is Jersey's badge of three lions, topped by a yellow crown. Nobody knows for sure where the red saltire came from, but it was used for Jersey for many years before the badge and crown were added in 1981.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

103.3 thousand (2021)

🏙️ Capital

Saint Helier35.8 thousand people (2021)

🗣️ Main language

EnglishAlso official: French, Jèrriais

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Jersey cows are a small breed famous around the world for their rich milk and cream.
2. Jersey Royals are a famous local kind of new potato, grown on steep, south-facing fields.
3. Jersey Zoo was founded by naturalist Gerald Durrell, who wrote books to pay for his work protecting animals.