the Channel Islands

noun

/ðə ˈtʃænl aɪləndz/

[plural]

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a group of islands near the north-western coast of France that belong to the UK but have their own parliaments and laws
CultureThe Channel Islands have belonged to Britain since the Normans arrived in the 11th century, although they are not officially part of the United Kingdom. Each island has its own parliament and laws. The main islands are jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. They are popular with British tourists because of their pleasant climate. They are also popular with people who want to invest money or avoid British taxes, since their taxes are lower than in Britain.

单词	the Channel Islands
释义	the Channel Islands noun /ðə ˈtʃænl aɪləndz/ /ðə ˈtʃænl aɪləndz/ [plural] jump to other results a group of islands near the north-western coast of France that belong to the UK but have their own parliaments and laws CultureThe Channel Islands have belonged to Britain since the Normans arrived in the 11th century, although they are not officially part of the United Kingdom. Each island has its own parliament and laws. The main islands are jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. They are popular with British tourists because of their pleasant climate. They are also popular with people who want to invest money or avoid British taxes, since their taxes are lower than in Britain.
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