The Channel Islands lie between England and France. The islands are located in the English Channel, which is a body of water that separates southern England from northern France. The main islands in the Channel Islands group include Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm, among others. These islands have a unique political status as they are self-governing British Crown Dependencies but are not part of the United Kingdom or the European Union. They have a distinct culture and history, influenced by both British and French traditions.