Geography quiz

That group of islands in the center of the picture - Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou, Lihou,  et al - belong to what country?

A)  France
B)  The U.K.
C)  The European Union
D)  China
E)  They don't belong to any country

Answer in the Comments section.  Some of you will be surprised - as I was.  I just learned the answer this morning.