Guernsey Map
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Geographical facts about Guernsey including Saint Peter Port, the capital city of Guernsey |
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| Name of the country: | Guernsey | Capital city: | Saint Peter Port |
| Geographical coordinates of Guernsey: | 49 28 N, 2 35 W | Geographical coordinates of Saint Peter Port: | 49 27 N 2 32 W |
| Location of Guernsey: | Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Guernsey: | total: 78 sq km; land: 78 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Guernsey: | about one-half the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Guernsey: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: unnamed elevation on Sark 114 m | The climate of Guernsey: | temperate with mild winters and cool summers: about 50% of days are overcast |
| Land use of Guernsey: | N/A | Irrigated land: | N/A |
| Geographical notes of Guernsey: | large, deepwater harbor at Saint Peter Port | The terrain of Guernsey: | mostly flat with low hills in southwest |
| Land boundaries of Guernsey: | 0 km | Borders countries of Guernsey: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Guernsey: | territorial sea: 3 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 12 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Guernsey
Are you traveling to Guernsey? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France.
Did you know that the legal system of Guernsey is customary legal system based on Norman customary law, and includes elements of the French civil code and English common law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Guernsey, you would better know that (there are in total lengths of roadways N/A), and the most crowded areas in this country are: N/A. The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 31.4% of the total population (2014)..
The total population in Guernsey: 66,297 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.32% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English, French, Norman-French dialect spoken in country districts. These days, Guernsey has to face a net migration rate of 2.2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Guernsey nowadays; British and Norman-French descent with small percentages from other European countries.
The right to vote in Guernsey can be exercised by the population from the age of 16 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see United Kingdom.
In case if you plan to visit Guernsey for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Guernsey are: Liberation Day, 9 May (1945).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Guernsey, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Saint Peter Port and/or Guernsey?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Guernsey, the population has to face a death rate of 8.9 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Guernsey
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Guernsey. Here they are: English, French, Norman-French dialect spoken in country districts.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .gg
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate with mild winters and cool summers: about 50% of days are overcast.
Its capital city is Saint Peter Port, where the local time zone is UTC 0, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Saint Peter Port: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Guernsey; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: unnamed elevation on Sark 114 m. The length of its total coastline are: 50 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Guernsey; N/A.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 2 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Guernsey all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: N/A.
Background of Guernsey
Like every nation, Guernsey also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; 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 EU. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
