The Channel Islands are a group of islands located off the coast of France in the English Channel. They include Sark, WIGHT, JERSEY, Guernsey, Alderney, and Herm. Sark is the smallest of the islands and is known for its lack of cars and its traditional way of life. WIGHT is the largest of the islands and is home to the Needles, a row of three distinctive chalk stacks. JERSEY is the most populous of the islands and is known for its beaches and its mild climate. Guernsey is the second largest of the islands and is known for its picturesque harbor. Alderney is the northernmost of the islands and is known for its wildlife and its rugged coastline. Herm is the smallest of the inhabited islands and is known for its beautiful beaches and its peaceful atmosphere.