Guernsey

Guernsey, officially the Bailiwick of Guernsey ( /ˈɡɜrnzi/ GURN-zee; French: Bailliage de Guernesey, IPA: [bajaʒ də ɡɛʁnəzɛ]), is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. The Bailiwick of Guernsey embraces not only all 10 parishes on the Island of Guernsey, but also the islands of Herm, Jethou, and Lihou. Furthermore, the Bailiwick includes Alderney and Sark, which each has its own parliament. Although its defe... More

Location

Capital

St Peter Port

Saint Peter Port is the capital of Guernsey as well as the main port. The population in 2001 was 16,488. In Guernésiais and in French, historically the official language of Guernsey, the name of the town and its surrounding parish is St Pierre Port. The "port" distinguishes this parish from Saint...

Population

number date
  • 65,573
  • Jul 2007
  • 61,811
  • Mar 1, 2007

Geolocation:

Latitude Longitude
  • 49.4667
  • -2.5833

Adjoins:

USBG name:

  • GUERNSEY

Nearby airports:

GDP (nominal):

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 2,742,000,000
  • 2008

GDP (nominal per capita):

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 44,600
  • 2005

Form of Government:

Currency Used:

National anthem:

Calling Code:

  • 44
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Flag referent

Flag:

Flag From date
  • Apr 30, 1985
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