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Guernsey Country Guide
Explore Guernsey in Europe
Guernsey with the capital city St Peter Port is located in Europe (Western Europe, islands in the English Channel). It covers some 78 square kilometres (about one-half the size of Washington, DC) with 65,228 citizens.
The terrain features mostly level with low hills in southwest. The average density of population is approximately 836 per km². The notable climate conditions in Guernsey can be described as temperate with mild winters and cool summers with about 50% of days are overcast. Potential natural disasters are NA.
To reach someone in Guernsey dial +44-1481 prior to a number. There are 45,100 installed telephones. And there are 43,800 registered mobile phones. The cellular networks commonly support frequencies of 900/1800/3G MHz. Websites registered in this country end with the top level domain ".gg". If you want to bring electric equipment on your trip (e.g. laptop power supply), note the local power outlet of 230V - 50Hz.
About the flag and history of Guernsey
White with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) extending to the edges of the flag and a yellow equal-armed cross of William the Conqueror superimposed on the Saint George cross; the red cross represents the old ties with England and the fact that Guernsey is a British Crown dependency; the gold cross is a replica of the one used by Duke William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings.
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 or of the European Union. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.
Geography Quick-Facts
| Summary | Continent: Europe Neighbours: Capital: St Peter Port |
| Size | 78 square kilometers (km² or sqkm) or 30 square miles (mi² or sqmi) about one-half the size of Washington, DC |
| Population | 65,228 |
| Currency | Name Pound, Currency Code:GPD |
| Country Top Level Domain (cTLD) | .gg |
| Telephone Country Prefix | +44-1481 |
| Mobile Phone Connections | 43,800 |
| Landline Phone Connections | 45,100 |
Country Position in World Rankings
Information about single country attributes and how these compare against the rest of the world. The information below is compiled with data from 2013. As such, it may differ a bit to the Information above in the text (which is from 2010).
Geography
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 78 (sq km) | 228 |
People and Society
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,605 | 204 |
| Population growth rate | 0.38 (%) | 157 |
| Birth rate | 9.95 (births/1,000 population) | 195 |
| Death rate | 8.61 (deaths/1,000 population) | 76 |
| Net migration rate | 2.50 (migrant(s)/1,000 population) | 35 |
| Infant mortality rate | 3.49 (deaths/1,000 live births) | 209 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 82.32 (years) | 7 |
| Total fertility rate | 1.54 (children born/woman) | 185 |
Economy
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (purchasing power parity) | 2,742,000,000 | 184 |
| GDP - real growth rate | 3.00 (%) | 106 |
| GDP - per capita (PPP) | 44,600 | 17 |
| Labor force | 31,470 | 205 |
| Unemployment rate | 0.90 (%) | 5 |
| Taxes and other revenues | 20.60 (% of GDP) | 159 |
| Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-) | 1.20 (% of GDP) | 28 |
| Inflation rate (consumer prices) | 3.40 (%) | 91 |
Communications
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Telephones - main lines in use | 45,100 | 165 |
| Telephones - mobile cellular | 43,800 | 202 |
| Internet hosts | 239 | 197 |
| Internet users | 48,300 | 175 |
Transportation
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Airports | 2 | 200 |
Data based on CIA facts book 2010 & 2013, wikipedia, national statistical offices and their census releases