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Guernsey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy, which held sway in both France and England. The islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II. Guernsey is a British crown dependency, but is not part of the UK. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation. | |
Location: Guernsey is Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France See Map
Capital: name: Saint Peter Port
geographic coordinates: 49 27 N, 2 32 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Currency (Code): Guernsey pound
note: the British pound is also legal tender ...More
Area: total: 78 sq km , land: 78 sq km , water: 0 sq km , note: includes Alderney, Guernsey, Herm, Sark, and some other smaller islands ( 1 sq km is approximately 0.4 sq miles or 250 acres)
Area Comparison: about one-half the size of Washington, DC
Elevation Extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m , highest point: unnamed location on Sark 114 m (1 meter = 3.28 feet)
Population: 65,726 (July 2008 est.)
Unemployment: 0.9% (March 2006 est.)
Ethnic Groups: UK and Norman-French descent with small percentages from other European countries
Religion: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Congregational, Methodist
Languages: English, French, Norman-French dialect spoken in country districts
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