Guernsey

Bailiwick of Guernsey

Bailliage de Guernesey


Flag	Coat of arms

Anthem: "God Save the Queen" (official)
"Sarnia Cherie" (official for occasions when distinguishing anthem required)

Location of Guernsey (Dark Green)

Capital Saint Peter Port (Saint Pierre Port)
49°27′N2°33′W / 49.45°N 2.55°W / 49.45; -2.55

Official language(s) English (predominant)
French (legislative)

Recognised regional languages Guernésiais, Sercquiais (Auregnais is now extinct)^[1]

Ethnic groups Predominantly North European

Government British Crown dependency

- Duke Elizabeth II

- Lieutenant Governor Peter Walker

- Chief Minister Peter Harwood

British Crown dependency

- Separation from mainland Normandy 1204

- Liberation
from Nazi Germany 9 May 1945

Area

- Total 78 km² (223rd)
30.1 sq mi

- Water (%) 0

Population

- 2011 estimate 65,068 (206th)

- Density 836.3/km² (12th¹)
2,166/sq mi

GDP (PPP) 2003 estimate

- Total $2.59 billion (176th)

- Per capita £42,000 (10th²)

HDI (n/a) n/a (n/a) (n/a)

Currency Pound sterling³ (GBP)

Time zone GMT

- Summer (DST) (UTC+1)

Drives on the left

ISO 3166 code

Internet TLD

.gg

Calling code +44 spec.
+44-1481
(landline)
+44-7781
(Cable and Wireless Guernsey Ltd)
+44-7839
(Guernsey Airtel Limited and Cable and Wireless Guernsey Ltd)
+44-7911
(Wave Telecom and 24 Seven Communications Ltd)

¹ Rank based on population density of the Channel Islands including Jersey.

² 2003 estimate.

³ The States of Guernsey issue their own sterling coins and banknotes (see Guernsey pound).

Contents

Introduction

Geography

Demographics

Government

Economy

Energy

Telecommunications

Transportation

Military

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