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Most of Jersey\'s economy depends on the financial services of the island. Behind Bermuda and the Bahamas, Jersey is considered a leading offshore financial centre, with over Unlv Basketball Jerseys 48 banks and no VAT. Subsequently, jobs in book-keeping, accountancy and banking are popular and the recent plans have been implemented to steady the ongoing economic growth in e-business (play.com is a successful example of this), and niche companies.
Tourism is another important employer on Jersey and accounts for over 20 percent of GDP. With a picturesque landscape and currency parity with the UK, the island is popular with British visitors who come to stay in the island\'s highly regarded hotels and youth hostels. Sights include the many beaches and walks, museums and castles, as well as shopping and crafts on offer in the capital, St Helier.
Although Jersey has to import energy and heavy industrial products, light industry has recently been encouraged on the island by the government. Besides food (including seafood) and drink that stimulates tourism and is popular as an export, there is also a burgeoning electronics industry that is growing alongside the already established craft and knitwear industry. Jersey was recently made a Fairtrade Island in 2005.
