Guernsey
Official Country Name
Guernsey
Guernsey Overview
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.
Guernsey Economy
Financial services - banking, fund management, insurance - account for about 23% of employment and 32% of total income in this tiny, prosperous Channel Island economy. Tourism, manufacturing, and horticulture, mainly tomatoes and cut flowers, have been declining. Financial services, construction, retail, and the public sector have been growing. Light tax and death duties make Guernsey a popular tax haven. The evolving economic integration of the EU nations is changing the environment under which Guernsey operates.
Guernsey Location
Guernsey is located in Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France
Region
Guernsey is located in Europe
Guernsey Population
Guernsey has population of 65,409 (July 2006 est.)
Guernsey Climate
Guernsey has temperate with mild winters and cool summers; about 50% of days are overcast
Guernsey Terrain
mostly level with low hills in southwest
Guernsey Natural Resources
cropland
Ethnic Groups in Guernsey
Guernsey has the following ethnic groups - UK and Norman-French descent with small percentages from other European countries
Guernsey Religions
Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Congregational, Methodist
Guernsey Languages
English, French, Norman-French dialect spoken in country districts
Guernsey Capital
Guernsey capital is Saint Peter Port
Guernsey Currency
Guernsey currency is British pound (GBP); note - there is also a Guernsey pound
Map of Guernsey
