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The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are:

APart of the United Kingdom with the same laws and parliament
BCrown dependencies, closely linked to the UK but not part of it
CPart of France, administered under a historic cross-Channel treaty
DIndependent nations that are full members of the European Union

Explanation

The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are Crown dependencies — they have their own governments and are closely linked to the UK, but they are not part of the United Kingdom.

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