It is also the largest city of Jersey. French and English are the official languages of this nation and Pound Sterling is the currency. Prime sport events of jersey are football, cricket and swimming, along with athletics.
Participation of Jersey in Commonwealth Games:
Jersey is one of those countries, which have been participating in Commonwealth Games right from 1958. In the last Commonwealth Games, which happened in the year 2006, jersey participated in a total of 7 sport events like badminton, athletics, lawn bowls, cycling, swimming, shooting along with triathlon; but, it could not succeed in winning any medals. Jersey is already geared up for the forthcoming 2010 Commonwealth games, to give their best in the participating events.
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