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{{Infobox country
|native_name = Bailiwick of Guernsey ''Bailliage de Guernesey''
|common_name = Guernsey
|image_flag = Flag of Guernsey.svg
|image_coat = Coat of arms of Guernsey.svg
|image_map = Uk map guernsey.png
|map_caption = {{map caption|location_color=Dark Green}}
|national_motto =
|national_anthem = "[[God Save the Queen]]" (official) "[[Sarnia Cherie]]" (official for occasions when distinguishing anthem required)
|official_languages = English (predominant) French (legislative)
|ethnic_groups = predominantly north European
|regional_languages = [[Guernésiais]], [[Sercquiais]] ([[Auregnais]] is now extinct)<ref>''The Language of Auregny'', Le Maistre, Jersey/Alderney 1982</ref>
|capital = [[Saint Peter Port]] (Saint Pierre Port)
|latd=49 |latm=27 |latNS=N |longd=2 |longm=33 |longEW=W
|government_type = {{nowrap|British Crown Dependency}}
|leader_title1 = [[Duke of Normandy|Duke]]
|leader_name1 = [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Queen Elizabeth II]], [[Duke of Normandy]]
|leader_title2 = [[Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey|Lt. Governor]]
|leader_name2 = [[Peter Walker (RAF officer)|Peter Walker]]
|leader_title3 = [[List of Bailiffs of Guernsey|Bailiff]]
|leader_name3 = Sir [[Geoffrey Rowland]]
|leader_title4 = [[Chief Minister of Guernsey|Chief Minister]]
|leader_name4 = Deputy [[Lyndon Trott]]
|sovereignty_type = British [[Crown Dependency]]
|established_event1 = Separation from mainland Normandy...
|established_date1 = 1204
|established_event2 = [[Liberation Day|Liberation]] from Nazi Germany
|established_date2 = 9 May 1945
|area_rank = 223rd
|area_magnitude = 1 E7
|area_km2 = 78
|area_sq_mi = 30.1 
|percent_water = 0
|population_estimate = 65,573
|population_estimate_rank = 197th
|population_estimate_year = July 2007
|population_census =
|population_census_year =
|population_density_km2 = 836.3
|population_density_sq_mi = 2,166 
|population_density_rank = 12th1
|GDP_PPP = $2.59 billion
|GDP_PPP_rank = 176th
|GDP_PPP_year = 2003
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = £42,000
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = 10th2
|HDI = n/a
|HDI_rank = n/a
|HDI_year = n/a
|HDI_category = n/a
|currency = [[Pound sterling]]3
|currency_code = GBP
|country_code =
|time_zone = [[GMT]]
|utc_offset =
|time_zone_DST =
|utc_offset_DST = +1
|drives_on = left
|cctld = [[.gg]]
|calling_code = +44 spec. +44-1481 {{spaces|5}}(landline) +44-7781 {{spaces|5}}(Cable and Wireless Guernsey Ltd) +44-7839 {{spaces|5}}(Guernsey Airtel Limited and Cable and Wireless Guernsey Ltd) +44-7911 {{spaces|5}}(Wave Telecom and 24 Seven Communications Ltd)
|footnote1 = Rank based on population density of the Channel Islands including [[Jersey]].
|footnote2 = 2003 estimate.
|footnote3 = The States of Guernsey issue their own [[pound sterling|sterling]] coins and banknotes (see [[Guernsey pound]]).
}}

'''Guernsey''', officially the '''Bailiwick of Guernsey''' ({{IPAc-en|icon|ˈ|ɡ|ɜr|n|z|i}} {{respell|GURN|zee}}; {{lang-fr|Bailliage de Guernesey}}, {{IPA-fr|bajaʒ də ɡɛʁnəzɛ|IPA}}) is a [[Crown dependency|British Crown dependency]] in the [[English Channel]] off the coast of [[Normandy]].

The [[Bailiwick]], as a governing entity, embraces not only all [[#Parishes|10 parishes]] on the ''Island of Guernsey'', but also the islands of [[Herm]], [[Jethou]], [[Burhou]], and [[Lihou]] and their islet possessions. The ''Bailiwick of Guernsey'' also administers some aspects of two nearby crown dependencies ([[Alderney]] and [[Sark]]), and the island of [[Brecqhou]].

Although its defence is the responsibility of the [[United Kingdom]],<ref>{{cite book|author=Darryl Mark Ogier|title=The government and law of Guernsey|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=b-chAAAACAAJ|accessdate=2 November 2011|year=2005|publisher=States of Guernsey|isbn=978-0-9549775-0-4}}</ref> the Bailiwick of Guernsey is not part of the UK; and while it participates in the [[Common Travel Area]], it is not part of the [[European Union]].

The ''Bailiwick of Guernsey'' is included (along with the [[Jersey|Bailiwick of Jersey]]) in the grouping known as the [[Channel Islands]].

==Etymology==
The name of ''Guernsey'', as that of neighbouring ''[[Jersey]]'', is of [[Old Norse]] origin.
The second element of Guernsey (''-ey'') is the Old Norse for "island". The first element is uncertain, traditionally taken to mean "green," but perhaps rather representing an Old Norse personal name, possibly Grani's.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=Guernsey |title=Guernsey |publisher=Online Etymology Dictionary |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=August 2011}}

==History==
Rising sea levels caused by prehistoric global warming transformed Guernsey from being the tip of a [[peninsula]] jutting out into the emergent [[English Channel]] around 6000 BC, into an island when it and other promontories were cut off from [[continental Europe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.societe-jersiaise.org/whitsco/lacotte1.htm|title=La Cotte Cave, St Brelade|publisher=Société Jersiaise|accessdate=10 October 2007}}</ref>

At this time, [[Neolithic]] farmers settled the coasts and built the [[dolmen]]s and [[menhir]]s that dot the islands. The island of Guernsey contains three [[Statue menhir|sculpted menhirs]] of great archaeological interest; the dolmen known as ''L'Autel du Dehus'' also contains a [[dolmen deity]] known as ''Le Gardien du Tombeau''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=287103092|title=Le Dehus – Burial Chamber (Dolmen)|work=The Megalithic Portal|last=Evendon|first=J|date=11 February 2001}}</ref>

During their migration to [[Brittany]], the Britons occupied the ''Lenur Islands'' (former name of the Channel Islands<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A590302|title=Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK|work=BBC|accessdate=10 October 2007}}</ref> including ''Sarnia'' or ''Lisia'' (Guernsey) and ''Angia'' (Jersey). It was formerly thought that the island's original name was ''Sarnia'', but recent research indicates that might have been the Latin name for [[Sark]]; although ''Sarnia'' remains the island's traditional designation. Coming from the [[Kingdom of Gwent]], Saint [[Samson of Dol|Sampson]] (abbot of [[Dol-de-Bretagne|Dol]], in Brittany) is credited with the introduction of Christianity to Guernsey.<ref name=HoG>Marr, J., The History of Guernsey – the Bailiwick's story, Guernsey Press (2001)</ref>

In 933 the islands, formerly under the control of [[William I, Duke of Normandy|William I]], then [[Duchy of Brittany]] were annexed by the [[Duchy of Normandy]]. The island of Guernsey and the other [[Channel Island]]s represent the last remnants of the medieval Duchy of Normandy.<ref name=HoG/>
In the islands, [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Elizabeth II]]'s traditional title as [[head of state]] is [[Duke of Normandy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/QueenandCrowndependencies/ChannelIslands.aspx |title=Channel Islands |publisher=The Royal Household Royal.gov.uk |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref>

During the [[Middle Ages]] the island was repeatedly attacked by continental pirates and naval forces, especially during the [[Hundred Years War]] when the island was occupied by the [[Capetian dynasty|Capetians]] on several occasions, the first being in [[English Channel naval campaign, 1338-1339|1339]].<ref name=HoG/>

In 1372 the island was invaded by [[Aragon]]ese mercenaries under the command of [[Owain Lawgoch]] (remembered as ''Yvon de Galles''), who was in the pay of the French king. Lawgoch and his dark-haired mercenaries were later absorbed into Guernsey legend as an invasion by [[fairies]] from across the sea.<ref>{{cite book|title=Folklore of Guernsey|last=de Garis|first=Marie|year=1986|oclc=19840362}}</ref>
[[File:Castle Cornet Floodlit.jpg|thumb|left|[[Castle Cornet]] seen at night over the boat harbour of [[St Peter Port]]]]

During the [[English Civil War]], Guernsey sided with [[Roundhead|Parliament]], while Jersey remained [[Cavalier|Royalist]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} Guernsey's decision was mainly related to the higher proportion of [[Calvinists]] and other Reformed churches, as well as [[Charles I of England|Charles I]]'s refusal to take up the case of some Guernsey seamen who had been captured by the [[Barbary corsairs]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} The allegiance was not total, however; there were a few Royalist uprisings in the southwest of the island, while [[Castle Cornet]] was occupied by the Governor, [[Peter Osborne (1584-1653)|Sir Peter Osborne]], and Royalist troops. Castle Cornet, which had been built to protect Guernsey, was turned on by the town of St. Peter Port, who constantly bombarded it. It was the last Royalist stronghold to capitulate, in 1651,<ref>''Portrait of the Channel Islands'', Lemprière, London 1970 ISBN 0709115415</ref> and was also the focus of a failed invasion attempt by [[Louis XIV]] of France in 1704.

During the wars with France and Spain during the 17th and 18th centuries, Guernsey shipowners and sea captains exploited their proximity to mainland Europe, applying for [[Letter of marque|Letters of Marque]] and turning their [[cargo ship|merchantmen]] into [[privateer]]s.

By the beginning of the 18th century Guernsey's residents were starting to settle in North America.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/legacies/immig_emig/channel_islands/guernsey/article_1.shtml Guernsey's emigrant children]. BBC – Legacies.</ref> The 19th century saw a dramatic increase in prosperity of the island, due to its success in the global maritime trade, and the rise of the stone industry. One notable Guernseyman, [[William Le Lacheur]], established the [[Costa Rica]]n coffee trade with Europe.<ref>{{cite journal
|last = Sharp
|first = Eric
|title = A very distinguished Guernseyman – Capt William le Lacheur, his ships and his impact on the early development, both economic and spiritual of Costa Rica
|journal=Transactions of La Société Guernesiaise
|volume = XX
|issue = 1
|pages = 127ff
|location = Guernsey
|year = 1976}}
</ref>

During [[World War I]] approximately 3,000 island men served in the [[British Expeditionary Force (World War I)|British Expeditionary Force]]. Of these, about 1,000 served in the [[Royal Guernsey Light Infantry]] regiment which was formed from the Royal Guernsey Militia in 1916.<ref>{{cite book |last = Parks
|first = Edwin
|title = Diex Aix: God Help Us – The Guernseymen who marched away 1914–1918
|publisher=States of Guernsey
|year = 1992
|location = Guernsey
|isbn = 1871560853}}</ref>

The Bailiwick of Guernsey was [[Occupation of the Channel Islands|occupied by German troops]] in [[World War II]]. Before the occupation, many Guernsey children were evacuated to England to live with relatives or strangers during the war. Some children were never reunited with their families.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11708270|title=Evacuees from Guernsey recall life in Scotland|work=BBC News |accessdate=12 November 2010|date=12 November 2010}}</ref>

[[File:Guernsey island.jpg|thumb|left|Guernsey island, seen from 33,000 feet. North is to the approximate top left.]]
During the occupation, some people from Guernsey were deported by the Germans to camps in the southwest of Germany, notably to [[Biberach an der Riß]] and interned in the Lindele Camp ("Lager Lindele"). There was also a concentration camp built in [[Alderney]] where forced labourers, predominantly from Eastern Europe, were kept. It was the only concentration camp built on British soil and is commemorated on memorials under Alderney's name in French: 'Aurigny'. Among those deported was Ambrose (later Sir Ambrose) Sherwill, who, as the President of the States Controlling Committee, was ''de facto'' head of the civilian population. Sir Ambrose, who was Guernsey-born, had served in the [[British Army]] during the [[First World War]] and later became Bailiff of Guernsey.

Certain laws were passed at the insistence of the occupying forces; for example, a reward was offered to informants who reported anyone for painting [["V-for Victory" sign]]s on walls and buildings, a practice that had become popular among islanders who wished to express their loyalty to Britain.{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}}

Three islanders of Jewish descent were deported to [[Auschwitz]], never to return.<ref>Janie Corbet [http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2005/07/09/i-escaped-the-nazi-holocaust/ I escaped the Nazi Holocaust], 9th July, 2005, www.thisisguernsey.com</ref>

Guernsey was very heavily fortified during World War II by 4x Russian 305mm guns made in 1911<ref name="nvo.ng.ru">{{cite web|url=http://nvo.ng.ru/history/2009-04-24/14_canons.html |title=Русские пушки на службе германского вермахта |publisher=NVO.ng.ru |date=24 April 2009 |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref> out of all proportion to its strategic value. There are German defences visible all round the coast and additions were made to [[Castle Cornet]] and a [[Windmills in the Channel Islands|windmill]]. [[Hitler]] became obsessed with the idea that the Allies would try to regain the islands at any price, and over 20% of the material that went into the [[Atlantic Wall]] was committed to the Channel Islands. 47,000 sq m of concrete were used on gun bases.<ref name="nvo.ng.ru"/> Most of the German fortifications remain intact; although the majority of them are on private property, several are open to the public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ciosjersey.org.uk/Intro1.htm|title=Channel Islands Occupation Society (Jersey)|publisher=CIOS Jersey|accessdate=10 October 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.occupied.guernsey.net/fortifications.htm|title=Fortifications|publisher=CIOS Guernsey|accessdate=10 October 2007}}</ref>
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==Politics==
{{Main|Politics of Guernsey}}
The deliberative assembly of the [[The States|States]] of Guernsey ({{lang-fr|les États de Guernesey}}) is called the States of Deliberation ({{lang-fr|Les États de Délibération}}) and consists of 45 People's Deputies, elected from multi- or single-member districts every four years. There are also two representatives from Alderney, a semi-autonomous dependency of the Bailiwick, but [[Sark]] sends no representative. The Bailiff or Deputy Bailiff preside in the assembly. There are also two non-voting members: H.M. Procureur (Attorney General) and H.M. Comptroller (Solicitor General), both appointed by the Crown and collectively known as the Law Officers of the Crown.

A Projet de Loi is the equivalent of a UK Bill or a French projet de loi, and a Law is the equivalent of a UK Act of Parliament or a French loi. A draft Law passed by the States can have no legal effect until formally approved by Her Majesty in Council and promulgated by means of an Order-in-Council. Laws are given the Royal Sanction at regular meetings of the [http://www.privycouncil.org.uk Privy Council] in London, after which they are returned to the Islands for formal registration at the Royal Court.

The States also make delegated legislation known as 'Ordinances (Ordonnances)' and 'Orders (Ordres)' which do not require Royal Assent. Commencement orders are usually in the form of Ordinances.

The Lieutenant Governor is the representative of "[[the Crown]] in right of the ''république'' of the Bailiwick of Guernsey".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Government%20and%20administration/R%20Guernsey%20LOs%20Submission%2020100330%20HR%20v1.pdf |title=Review of the Roles of the Jersey Crown officers|date=30 March 2010 |format=PDF |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref> The [[official residence]] of the Lieutenant Governor is Government House. Since 15 April 2011 the incumbent has been Air Marshal [[Peter Walker (RAF officer)|Peter Walker]].

Each parish is administered by a Douzaine. Douzeniers are elected for a six year mandate, two Douzeniers being elected by parishioners at a parish meeting in November each year. The senior Douzenier is known as the Doyen (Dean). Two elected [[Constable]]s ({{lang-fr|Connétables}}) carry out the decisions of the Douzaine, serving for between one and three years. The longest serving Constable is known as the Senior Constable and his or her colleague as the Junior Constable.

The legal system is Guernsey customary derived from [[Normans|Norman]] French customary law, heavily influenced and overlaid by [[English common law]], justice being administered through a combination of the [[Magistrates' Court]] and the Royal Court. Members of Guerney's legal profession are known as Advocates ({{lang-fr|Avocats}}), there being no distinction between solicitors and [[barristers]] as in [[England and Wales]]: Guernsey [[Advocate]]s fulfil both roles. The Royal Court of Guernsey ({{lang-fr|la Cour Royale de Guernesey}}) is made up of the Bailiff ({{lang-fr|le Bailli}}), who presides and determines issues of law, and between twelve and sixteen Jurats ({{lang-fr|Jurés-Justiciers de la Cour Royale}}), who determine issues of fact and are elected to office by an electoral college known as the States of Election ({{lang-fr|les États d'Élection}}). Appeals lie from the Royal Court to the Guernsey Court of Appeal and thereafter to the [[Judicial Committee of the Privy Council]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jcpc.gov.uk/about/role-of-the-jcpc.htm |title=Role of the JCPC|publisher=[[Judicial Committee of the Privy Council]]|accessdate=24 March 2010}}</ref>

Several European countries have consulate presence in the island. The French Consulate is based at [[Victor Hugo]]'s former residence at [[Hauteville House]]. The [http://www.germanconsulinguernsey.com German Honorary Consulate] is based at local design and advertising agency [http://www.betleywhitehorne.com Betley Whitehorne].

While Guernsey has complete autonomy over internal affairs and certain external matters, the topic of complete independence from the British Crown has been discussed widely and frequently, with ideas ranging from Guernsey obtaining independence as a Dominion to the bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey uniting and forming an independent Federal State within the Commonwealth, whereby both islands retain their independence with regards to domestic affairs but internationally, the islands would be regarded as one state.<ref name=HoG/>

==Geography==
[[File:guernsey sm02.png|thumb|The Bailiwick of Guernsey]]
[[File:Guernsey landscape 2 (1993).jpg|thumb|left|Guernsey coastal rocks]]
At {{Coord|49|28|N|2|35|W|}}, Alderney, Guernsey, Herm, Sark, and some other smaller islands have a total area of {{convert|30|sqmi|km²}} and a coastline of about {{convert|30|mi|km}}. By itself, the island of Guernsey has a total area of {{convert|25|sqmi|km²}}. Guernsey is situated {{convert|30|mi|km}} west of France's [[Normandy]] coast and {{convert|75|mi|km}} south of [[Weymouth, Dorset|Weymouth]], England and lies in the Gulf of [[St Malo]]. [[Lihou]], a [[tidal island]], is attached to Guernsey by a [[causeway]] at low tide. The terrain is mostly level with low hills in southwest.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} The southeastern point is [[Jerbourg Point]], used by the Germans during [[World War II]].
Elevation varies across the bailiwick from sea level to {{convert|375|ft|m|abbr=on}} at [[Le Moulin]] on Sark. The highest point in mainland Guernsey is Hautnez ({{convert|363|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=/}}), in Alderney at Le Rond But ({{convert|306|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=/}}), in Jethou ({{convert|248|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=/}}) and Herm ({{convert|322|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=/}}). Natural resources include cropland.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}}

Guernsey contains two main geographical regions, the ''Haut Pas'', a high southern plateau, and the ''Bas Pas'', a low-lying and sandy northern region. In general terms, the ''Haut Pas'' is the more rural of the two, and the ''Bas Pas'' is more residential and industrialised.

There is a [[St Peter Port Harbour|large, deepwater harbour]] at [[St Peter Port]]. The [[Casquets]], a group of islets, are notable for the [[lighthouse]] facility constructed there.

===Climate===
The climate is temperate with mild winters and warm sunny summers. The warmest months are July and August, when temperatures are generally around {{convert|20|°C}} but occasionally reach {{convert|24|°C}}. On average, the coldest month is February with an average weekly mean air temperature of {{convert|6|°C|1}}. Average weekly mean air temperature reaches {{convert|16|°C|1}} in August. Snow rarely falls and is unlikely to settle, but is most likely to fall in February. The temperature rarely drops below freezing, although strong wind-chill from Arctic winds can sometimes make it feel like it. The rainiest months are December (average {{convert|108|mm|in|1|abbr=on|disp=/}}, November (average {{convert|98|mm|in|2|abbr=on|disp=/}}) and January (average {{convert|89|mm|in|2|abbr=on|disp=/}}). July is on average the sunniest month with 250 hours recorded sunshine; December the least with 50 hours recorded sunshine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metoffice.gov.gg/index1024.html|title=Met Observatory Weather and Climate Info|publisher=Guernsey Airport|accessdate=16 September 2008}}</ref> 50% of the days are overcast.

{{Weather box
|location = Guernsey
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|Feb high C = 8
|Mar high C = 10
|Apr high C = 12
|May high C = 15
|Jun high C = 17
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|Aug high C = 20
|Sep high C = 18
|Oct high C = 15
|Nov high C = 12
|Dec high C = 10
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|Feb low C = 4
|Mar low C = 5
|Apr low C = 6
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|Jul low C = 13
|Aug low C = 14
|Sep low C = 13
|Oct low C = 11
|Nov low C = 8
|Dec low C = 6
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|Feb precipitation mm = 75
|Mar precipitation mm = 67
|Apr precipitation mm = 49
|May precipitation mm = 48
|Jun precipitation mm = 44
|Jul precipitation mm = 37
|Aug precipitation mm = 45
|Sep precipitation mm = 63
|Oct precipitation mm = 81
|Nov precipitation mm = 98
|Dec precipitation mm = 100
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|Mar sun = 134
|Apr sun = 193
|May sun = 232
|Jun sun = 240
|Jul sun = 258
|Aug sun = 226
|Sep sun = 164
|Oct sun = 121
|Nov sun = 70
|Dec sun = 52
|year sun = 1831
|source 1 = Climate Data for Guernsey<ref name="Weather2travel" >{{cite web
| url = http://www.weather2travel.com/climate-guides/guernsey/saint-peter-port.php|title = Average Weather for Guernsey, ENG — Temperature and Precipitation|date=August 2011}}</ref>
|date=August 2010
}}

==Parishes==
Guernsey is divided into ten parishes. The smaller islands of Alderney and Sark are not parishes of Guernsey, except in ecclesiastical terms (like Guernsey, their parishes fall under the Bishopric of Winchester and their respective parish churches are Saint Anne and Saint Peter).
{| style="background:none;"
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:right; font-size:95%;"
|-
! !! style="width:100px;"| Parish
! Population (2001) !! Area ([[vergee]]s) !! Area (km²) !! Area (sq mi)
|-
| 1. ||align="left"| [[Castel, Guernsey|Castel]]
| {{Commas|8975}} || {{Commas|6224}} || 10.200 || 3.938
|-
| 2. ||align="left"| [[Forest, Guernsey|Forest]]
| {{Commas|1549}} || {{Commas|2508}} || 4.110 || 1.587
|-
| 3. ||align="left"| [[St Andrew, Guernsey|St Andrew]]
| {{Commas|2409}} || {{Commas|2752}} || 4.510 || 1.741
|-
| 4. ||align="left"| [[St Martin, Guernsey|St Martin]]
| {{Commas|6267}} || {{Commas|4479}} || 7.340 || 2.834
|-
| 5. ||align="left"| [[St Peter Port]]
| {{Commas|16488}} || {{Commas|4074}} || 6.677 || 2.578
|-
| 6. ||align="left"| [[St Peter's, Guernsey|St Pierre du Bois]]
| {{Commas|2188}} || {{Commas|3818}} || 6.257 || 2.416
|-
| 7. ||align="left"| [[St Sampson, Guernsey|St Sampson]]
| {{Commas|8592}} || {{Commas|3687}} || 6.042 || 2.333
|-
| 8. ||align="left"| [[Saint Saviour, Guernsey|St Saviour]]
| {{Commas|2696}} || {{Commas|3892}} || 6.378 || 2.463
|-
| 9. ||align="left"| [[Torteval, Guernsey|Torteval]]
| {{Commas|973}} || {{Commas|1901}} || 3.115 || 1.203
|-
| 10. ||align="left"| [[Vale, Guernsey|Vale]]
| {{Commas|9573}} || {{Commas|5462}} || 8.951 || 3.456
|}
|
[[File:Guernsey.png|thumb|The parishes of Guernsey.]]
|}

==Economy==
[[File:GuernseyPostBox.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Guernsey Post]] [[pillar box]]]]
[[File:GuernseyTelephoneBox.jpg|thumb|right|[[Sure (Cable & Wireless)|Sure]] [[telephone box]]es on Guernsey]]

Unlike many countries, Guernsey has not delegated [[money creation]] to the central bank and has instead issued [[interest-free money]] from 1822 to 1836, stimulating the growth of economy after Napoleon's wars without creating public debt and without increasing taxes. Also gold and silver coin remained money in Guernsey in the period 1822 to 1836 – and indeed long after.

Financial services, such as banking, [[fund management]], and insurance, account for about 32% of total income.<ref name="cia">{{cite web|title=Guernsey|work=CIA World Factbook|url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gk.html|accessdate=1 December 2007|publisher=CIA}}</ref> Tourism, manufacturing, and horticulture, mainly tomatoes and cut flowers, especially [[freesia]]s, have been declining. Light tax and death duties make Guernsey a popular [[offshore finance]] centre for [[private equity fund]]s. However, while Guernsey is not a member of the [[European Union]], the EU is forcing Guernsey to comply more and more with its rules{{citation}}. As with other offshore centres, Guernsey is also coming under pressure from bigger nations to change its way of doing business. Guernsey is changing the way its tax system works in order to remain [[OECD]] ( and EU ) compliant. From 1 January 2008 it has operated a Zero-Ten corporate tax system where most companies pay 0% corporate tax and a limited number of banking activities are taxed at 10%. As a result it is confronting what it terms a financial "black hole" of forty-five million pounds or more according to some estimates which it aims to fill through economic growth and indirect taxation. Guernsey now has the official [[ISO 3166-1 alpha-2]] code '''[[GG]]''' and the official [[ISO 3166-1 alpha-3]] code '''[[GGY]]'''; [[market data]] vendors, such as [[Reuters]], will report products related to Guernsey using the alpha-3 code. Guernsey also has a thriving non-finance industry. It is home to [[Specsavers]] Optical Group, which manages the largest optical chain in the UK and Ireland and also operates in Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and Spain. Healthspan also has its headquarters in Guernsey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.healthspan.co.uk/aboutus.aspx |title=About Healthspan |publisher=Healthspan.co.uk |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref>

Guernsey issues its own [[pound sterling|sterling]] [[Coins of the Guernsey pound|coinage]] and [[Guernsey pound#Banknotes|banknotes]]. UK coinage and (English, Scottish and Northern Irish faced) banknotes also circulate freely and interchangeably.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitguernsey.com/aboutguernsey/ |title=About Guernsey|publisher=Visitguernsey.com |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref>
Public services, such as water, wastewater, the two main harbours and the airport are still owned and controlled by the States of Guernsey. The electricity, and postal services have been commercialised by the States and are now operated by companies wholly owned by the States of Guernsey. [[Guernsey Telecoms]], which provided telecommunications, was sold by the States to [[Cable & Wireless]]. [[Newtel]] was the first alternative telecommunications company on the island providing a range of residential and business telecommunication services as well as high specification data centres. [[Wave Telecom]], owned by [[Jersey Telecom]], also provides some telecommunications excluding local loop services. Newtel was acquired by Wave Telecom in 2010. Gas is supplied by an independent private company. Both the [[Guernsey Post]] postal boxes (since 1969) and the telephone boxes (since 2002) are painted blue, but otherwise are identical to their British counterparts, the red [[pillar box]] and [[red telephone box]]. In 2009 the telephone boxes at the bus station were painted yellow just like they used to be when Guernsey Telecoms was state-owned.

During late 2011 the UK decided to end VAT relief on Channel Islands Goods. This is being contested by the Guernsey Government and several private firms.<ref> {{cite web | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-15662596 | title = Guernsey-based Healthspan to challenge VAT decision | accessdate = 2012-01-06 | work = BBC Guernsey}}</ref>

==Transport==
{{See also|Transport in Guernsey}}
Ports and harbours exist at [[St Peter Port]] and [[St Sampson's]]. There are two paved airports in the Bailiwick ([[Guernsey Airport]] and [[Alderney Airport]]), and {{convert|3|mi|km}} of railways in Alderney.
The [[States of Guernsey]] wholly own their own airline [[Aurigny Air Services]]. The decision to purchase the airline was made to protect important airlinks to and from the island and the sale was completed on 15 May 2003. It was announced that the States would sell Aurigny to a rival Channel Islands' airline, [[Blue Islands]], in July 2010, but the talks fell through in September 2010 due to uncertainty as to whether the Gatwick slots could be guaranteed.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-11291576 |work=BBC News |title=Aurigny sale to Blue Islands 'no longer on table'|date=14 September 2010}}</ref>

The [[Guernsey Railway]], which was virtually an electric tramway, and which began working on 20 February 1892, was abandoned on 9 June 1934. It replaced an earlier transport system which was worked by steam, and was named the Guernsey Steam Tramway. The latter began service on 6 June 1879 with six locomotives. This leaves Alderney as the only Channel Island with a [[Alderney Railway|working railway]].<ref>Notes on the Railway taken from ''The Railway Magazine'', September 1934 edition</ref>

==Demographics==
The population is 65,068 (July 2011 est.).<ref name ="CIA 02/11/2011">Central Intelligence Agency,"Guernsey - The World Factbook", url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gk.html, 2011, access date 02/11/2011</ref> The median age for males is 41.1 years and for females is 43.2 years. The population growth rate is 0.438% with 10.13 births/1,000 population, 8.44 deaths/1,000 population, and 2.69 migrant(s)/1,000 population. The life expectancy is 79.5 years for males and 84.95 years for females. 1.54 children are born per woman. Ethnic groups consist of British and [[Normans|Norman]] descent, [[Portuguese People|Portuguese]], Latvian and South African.

For immigration and nationality purposes it is UK law, and not Guernsey law, which applies (technically the Immigration Act 1971, extended to Guernsey by Order-in-Council). Guernsey may not apply different immigration controls to the UK and EEA nationals free movement rights to enter the territory of the British Islands and remain apply also in Guernsey, although there are de facto restrictions on occupation of housing by everyone.

The housing market is split between local market properties and a small number of open market properties. Anyone may live in an open market property, but local market properties can only be lived in by those who qualify – either through being born in Guernsey (to local parents), by obtaining a housing licence, or by virtue of sharing a property with someone who does qualify.

Housing licences are for fixed periods, and are usually only valid for as long as the individual remains employed by a specified Guernsey employer.

These restrictions apply equally regardless of whether the property is owned or rented, and only applies to occupation of the property. Thus a person whose housing licence expires may continue to own a Guernsey property, but will no longer be able to live in it.

There are a number of routes to qualifying as a "local" for housing purposes. Generally it is sufficient to be born to at least one Guernsey parent, and to live in the island for ten years in a twenty year period. Once "local" status has been achieved it remains in place for life. Even a lengthy period of residence outside Guernsey does not invalidate "local" housing status.

Although Guernsey's inhabitants are full [[British nationality law|British citizens]], an endorsement restricting the right of establishment in other European Union states is placed in the passport of British citizens connected solely with the Channel Islands and [[Isle of Man]]. Those who have a parent or grandparent born in the United Kingdom itself (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), or who have lived in the United Kingdom for 5 years, are not subject to this restriction.
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==Emergency services==
* 112 / [[999 (emergency telephone number)]]
* [[States of Guernsey Police Service]]
* [[Guernsey Ambulance and Rescue Service]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ambulance.org.gg/ |title=Welcome to the Guernsey Ambulance & Rescue Service website |publisher=Ambulance.org |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref>
* Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gov.gg/ccm/navigation/home-department/fire-service/ |title=Fire & Rescue Service |publisher=Gov.gg |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref>
* Guernsey Harbour Authority<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guernseyharbours.gov.gg/seaSafety.htm |title=Sea Safety |publisher=Guernsey Harbour Authority |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref>
* [[Royal National Lifeboat Institution]]

==Education==
[[File:Guernsey Grammar School.jpg|thumb|The Guernsey Grammar School]]
[[File:Elizabeth College Guernsey.jpg|thumb|[[Elizabeth College, Guernsey|Elizabeth College]]]]
Guernsey adopts mainly England's [[National Curriculum (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)|National Curriculum]], including the use of the [[GCSE]] and [[Advanced Level (UK)|A Level]] system, in terms of content and structure of teaching. Children are allocated a primary school on a basis of catchment area, or are allowed to attend either of two Catholic primary schools. In terms of admissions however the island continues to use the [[11 plus]] exam to decide whether a child should receive education at the [[Grammar School Guernsey|Grammar School]], or receive state funded places at the independent schools [[Elizabeth College, Guernsey|Elizabeth College]] for boys, and The [[Ladies College]] for girls or Blanchelande Girls College for Roman Catholics. Parents have the choice to send children to independent schools as fee payers. For children who are not selected for the Grammar School or colleges, they attend the secondary schools of [[La Mare de Carteret School]], [[Les Beaucamps School]], or [[St Sampson's High School]].

The Education Department is part way through a programme of re-building its secondary schools. The Department has completed the building of La Rondin special needs school, the Sixth Form Centre at the Grammar School and the first phase of the new College of FE – a performing arts centre. The construction of St. Sampsons High was completed summer 2008 and admitted its first students in September 2008.

In the past, students could leave school at the end of the term in which they turned 14, if they so wished: a letter was required to be sent to the Education department to confirm this. However, this option was undertaken by relatively few students, the majority choosing to complete their GCSEs and then either begin employment or continue their education. From 2008 onwards, the school leaving age was raised to the last Friday in June in the year a pupil turns 16, in line with England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This means students will be between 15 and 10 months and 16 and 10 months before being able to leave.

In 2001 along with redevelopment of secondary schools the then Education Council tried unsuccessfully to abolish this system.{{Clarify|pre-text=What system?|date=January 2010}} Nevertheless there is now a redevelopment of state schools across the island, however most of the plan is subjected to securing state funding.

Post [[GCSE]] students have a choice of transferring to the state run The Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre, or to the independent colleges for academic AS/A Levels. They also have the option to study vocational subjects at the island's Guernsey College of Further Education.

There are no universities on the island. Students who attend university in the United Kingdom receive state support towards both maintenance and tuition fees. Recently however, the States of Guernsey Education Department has proposed the introduction of student loans for middle and upper income earners due to the black hole deficit in state spending in 2008.{{Citation needed|date=October 2007}} This has been met with much opposition by local politicians, families and students who argue that it will deter future students from going and returning from university, due to very high housing and living costs in Guernsey. The department argues that it had no choice but to introduce them. The decision was first deferred to 2009, however upon the election of new deputies in the 2008 April elections, the decision is now deferred until 2011.{{Citation needed|date=October 2007}}

==Culture==
{{Main|Culture of Guernsey}}
[[File:Renoir16.jpg|thumb|''Children on the Beach of Guernsey'', 1883, by [[Pierre-Auguste Renoir]]]]
English is the language in general use by the majority of the population, while [[Guernésiais]], the [[Norman language]] of the island, is spoken fluently by only about 2% of the population (according to 2001 census). However, 14% of the population claim some understanding of the language. [[Sercquais]] is spoken by a few people on the island of [[Sark]] and [[Auregnais]] was spoken on the island of Alderney until it became extinct in the early twentieth century. Until the early twentieth century French was the only official language of the Bailiwick, and all deeds for the sale and purchase of real estate in Guernsey were written in French until 1971 . Family and place names reflect this linguistic heritage. [[Georges Métivier]], considered by some to be the island's national poet, wrote in Guernesiais. The loss of the island's language and the Anglicisation of its culture, which began in the nineteenth century and proceeded inexorably for a century, accelerated sharply when the majority of the island's school children were evacuated to the U.K. for five years during the German occupation of 1940–1945.

[[File:George Métivier.jpg|thumb|left|[[Georges Métivier]], considered by some to be the island's national poet.]]

[[Victor Hugo]] wrote some of his best-known works while in exile in Guernsey, including ''[[Les Misérables]]''. His home in [[St. Peter Port]], Hauteville House, is now a museum administered by the city of Paris. In 1866, he published a novel set in the island, ''Travailleurs de la Mer'' ([[Toilers of the Sea]]), which he dedicated to the island of Guernsey.

The greatest novel by a Guernseyman is ''[[The Book of Ebenezer Le Page]]'', by [[Gerald Basil Edwards|GB Edwards]] which, in addition to being a critically acclaimed work of literature, also contains a wealth of insights into life in Guernsey during the twentieth century.<ref>Chaney, Edward, GB Edwards and Ebenezer Le Page, Review of the [[Guernsey Society]], Parts 1–3, 1994–5.</ref> In September 2008 a Blue Plaque was affixed to the house on the Braye Road in which Edwards was brought up. A more recent novel by Guernseyman Peter Lihou<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peterlihou.com |title=Peterlihou.com |publisher=Peterlihou.com |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref> called [[Rachel's Shoe]] describes the period when Guernsey was under German occupation during the Second World War.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rachelsshoe.com |title=Rachel's Shoe|publisher=Rachelsshoe.com |date=10 December 2008 |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref>

[[Henry Watson Fowler]] moved to Guernsey in 1903 where he and his brother [[Francis George Fowler]] composed [[The King's English]] and the [[Concise Oxford Dictionary]], and much of [[Modern English Usage]].

[[File:Guernsey cattle.jpg|thumb|right|[[Guernsey cattle]]]]
[[File:Guernsey cow.jpg|thumb|A [[Guernsey cattle|Guernsey cow]]]]

The national animals of the island of Guernsey are the [[donkey]] and the [[Guernsey cattle|Guernsey cow]]. The traditional explanation for the donkey (''âne'' in French and Guernésiais) is the steepness of St Peter Port streets that necessitated beasts of burden for transport (in contrast to the flat terrain of the rival capital of [[Saint Helier|St. Helier]] in Jersey), although it is also used in reference to Guernsey inhabitants' stubbornness.

The Guernsey cow is a more internationally famous icon of the island. As well as being prized for its rich creamy milk, which is claimed by some to hold health benefits over milk from other breeds,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1268481.stm |title=HEALTH , Milk protein blamed for heart disease |publisher=BBC News |date=9 April 2001 |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref> Guernsey cattle are increasingly being raised for their beef, which has a distinctive flavour and rich yellow fat. Although the number of individual islanders raising these cattle for private supply has diminished significantly since the 1960s, Guernsey steers can still be occasionally seen grazing on L'Ancresse common.

There is also a breed of goat known as the [[Golden Guernsey]], which is distinguished by its golden-coloured coat. At the end of [[World War II]], the Golden Guernsey was almost extinct, due to [[Hybrid (biology)|interbreeding]] with other varieties on the island. The resurrection of this breed is largely credited to the work of a single woman, Miriam Milbourne. Although no longer considered in a 'critical' status, the breed remains on the "Watch List" of the [[Rare Breeds Survival Trust]].<ref>[http://www.rbst.org.uk/watch-list/goats/goldenguernsey.php "Golden Guernsey"] Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Retrieved 10 October 2007.</ref>

Guernsey people are traditionally nicknamed ''[[donkey]]s'' or ''ânes'', especially by Jersey people (who in turn are nicknamed ''crapauds'' – [[toads]]). Inhabitants of each of the parishes of Guernsey also have traditional nicknames, although these have generally dropped out of use among the English-speaking population. The traditional nicknames are:<ref>''Dictiounnaire Angllais-Guernésiais''</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Parish !! Guernésiais !! English Translation
|-
|St Peter Port || ''Cllichards'' ||(spitters)
|-
|St Sampson's || ''Rôines'' ||([[frogs]])
|-
|Vale ||''Hann'taons '' ||([[cockchafer]]s)
|-
|Castel || ''Ânes-pur-sàng'' ||(pure-blooded-donkeys)
|-
|St Saviour's || ''Fouormillaons ''||([[ants]])
|-
|St Pierre du Bois || ''Etcherbaots'' ||([[beetles]])
|-
|Forest || ''Bourdons'' ||([[bumblebees]])
|-
|St Martin's || ''Cravants '' ||([[ray fish]])
|-
|St Andrew's || ''Les croinchaons'' ||(the [[sifting]]s)
|-
|Torteval || ''Ânes à pids d'ch'fa'' ||(donkeys with horses' [[hooves]])
|}

The [[Guernsey Lily]] ''Nerine sarniensis'' (''Sarnia'' is the traditional name of the island of Guernsey in [[Latin]]) is also used as a symbol of the island, although this species is actually introduced to the island from South Africa.

A local delicacy is the [[Abalone|ormer]] (''Haliotis tuberculata''), a variety of abalone harvested from the beach at low spring tides, although strict laws control their harvesting.<ref>[http://www.goodfoodguernsey.gg/fromthesea/ormer.aspx Good Food Guernsey – The Ormer]{{dead link|date=May 2011}}</ref>

Of the many traditional Guernsey recipes, the most renowned is a stew called [[Guernsey Bean Jar]]. It is a centuries-old stew that is still popular with Islanders, particularly at the annual '[[Viaer Marchi]]' festival, where it served as one of the main events. Chief ingredients include haricot and butter beans, pork and shin beef.

[[Guernsey Gâche]] is a special bread made with raisins, sultanas and mixed peel.

In July 2006 [[Smoking ban|smoking in enclosed public places was banned]], a law put in place to protect workers' right to a healthy working environment.

==Sport==
{{Main|Sport in Guernsey}}

The island's traditional colour (e.g. for sporting events) is green.

Guernsey participates in the biennial [[Island Games]], which it hosted in 1987 and 2003 at [[Footes Lane]]. Guernsey participates in its own right in the [[Commonwealth Games]].

In sporting events in which Guernsey does not have international representation, when the British [[Home Nations]] are competing separately, islanders that do have high athletic skill may choose to compete for any of the Home Nations – there are, however, restrictions on subsequent transfers to represent another Home Nation. The football player [[Matt Le Tissier]] for example, could have played for the [[Scotland national football team]] but ended up playing for [[England national football team|England]].

The [[Guernsey Football Association]] runs Guernsey football. The top tier of Guernsey football is the Sure Mobile Priaulx league where there are 7 teams (Belgrave Wanderers, Northerners, Sylvans, St Martin's, Rovers, [[Guernsey Rangers F.A.C|Rangers]] and Vale Recreation). The champions in 2006–07 were Northerners. The champions in 2010–2011 were St Martin's. The second tier is the Jackson league which is a mixture of top league players, lower players and youth players. The third tier called the Railway League, no longer exists, it featured three extra teams, Alderney Nomads, Guernsey Police and Port City. In 2008–2009 there was a split between the two social leagues (Saturday Football League & Sunday Soccer League). In 2011–2012 season, Guernsey FC was formed and entered the UK Combined Counties League Division 1 for the first time. Guernsey currently sit top of this table (Sept 2011).

The Corbet Football Field donated by Jurat Wilfred Corbet OBE in 1932 has fostered the sport greatly over the years. Although more recently the island has upgraded to a larger, better quality stadium, in Foote's Lane.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38868000/jpg/_38868145_guernseystadium203.jpg |title=BBC photo of Guernsey Stadium |accessdate=31 May 2011}}</ref>

Approximately 200 people play table tennis on a regular basis across four senior and two junior leagues. The GTTA centre, located next to the Hougue du Pommier, is equipped with 12 match tables, 6 training tables, a bar and a small café area. Guernsey sends teams to represent the island in UK and world tournaments.

The Guernsey Gaels was founded in 1996 and competes in the European gaelic football leagues, the island hosts its own tournament each year with teams from all over Europe visiting the island.

Guernsey also has one of the oldest softball associations in the world. The Guernsey Softball Association was formally established in 1936, it is now one of the oldest and longest running softball associations to be found. Affiliated to the International Softball Federation (ISF) the GSA has both fast and slow pitch leagues with over 300 members.<ref>[http://www.guernseysoftball.com Guernsey Softball Association]</ref>

Guernsey was declared an affiliate member by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) in 2005<ref>[http://icc.cricket.org/icc-news/content/story/220287.html ICC.cricket.org]{{dead link|date=May 2011}}</ref> and an associate member in 2008.

Guernsey also enjoys motor sports. In season, races take place on the sands on Vazon beach on the west coast. Le Val des Terres, a steeply winding road rising south from St Peter Port to Fort George, is often the focus of both local and international [[hill-climb]] races. In addition, the 2005, 2006, and 2007 World Touring Car Champion [[Andy Priaulx]] is a Guernseyman.

The [[racecourse]] on [[L'Ancresse]] Common was re-established in 2004, and races are held on most May day [[Bank Holiday]]s, with competitors from Guernsey as well as Jersey, France and the UK participating.

Sea Angling around Guernsey and the other islands in the Bailiwick from shore or boat is a popular pastime for both locals and visitors with the Bailiwick boasting 12 UK records. [[Fishing in Guernsey]].

==Guernsey people==
*[[Sir Isaac Brock]] – Major General, "Hero of Upper Canada", War of 1812
*[[Karen Dotrice]] – Actress
*[[G.B. Edwards]] – Author of ''The Book of Ebenezer le Page''.
*[[Dale Garland]] – Athlete
*[[Victor Hugo]] – Author
*[[Barry Jones (actor)|Barry Jones]] – Actor
*[[John Le Marchant (British Army cavalry officer)|Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant]] – Founder of first British military college
*[[James Marr (author)|John Marr]] – Author
*[[Andy Priaulx]] – Touring car driver
*[[Tim Ravenscroft]] - Cricketer
*[[Oliver Reed]] – Actor
*[[James Saumarez, 1st Baron de Saumarez]] – Vice-Admiral of Great Britain
*[[John Savident]] – Actor, [[Coronation Street]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/1976850.interview_john_savident/|title=Interview: John Savident|date=18 January 2008|work=[[Lancashire Telegraph]]|accessdate=17 March 2011}}</ref>
*[[Lee Savident]] - Cricketer
*[[Matthew Le Tissier]] – Footballer
*[[Cj Rive]] - Legend
*[[Tim Walker]]#
*[[Will Wakeham]] - Incredible amounts of lad points and expert player of fifa. Also known to have the force of a runaway train behind his right foot
*[[Heather Watson]] – Tennis player

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="140px" heights="140px" perrow="4">
File:Little_chapel,_Guernsey_(1993).jpg|The Little Chapel, [[Les Vauxbelets]], Guernsey
File:Little chapel (inside), Guernsey (1993).jpg|Little chapel interior
File:Fountain Bordage signs St Peter Port Guernsey.jpg|Fountain Bordage signs St Peter Port Guernsey
File:Guernésiais BBC sticker.jpg|Guernésiais BBC sticker
File:Fête d'la Maïr Guernesy.jpg|Festival of the Sea (in Guernésiais)
File:Victoria Tower St Peter Port Guernsey.jpg|[[Victoria Tower (Guernsey)]]
File:Guqe2marina.jpg|[[QE2]] Marina, [[Saint Peter Port]]
File:Guernsey_small.PNG|Relief map of Guernsey from SRTM data
</gallery>

==See also==
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*[[Alderney Wildlife Trust]]
*[[Channel Television]]
*[[Crown Dependencies]]
*[[Frémont Point transmitting station]]
*[[James Marr (author)]]
*[[PRADO – Public Register of Travel and Identity Documents Online]]
*[[Spotlight (BBC News)]]
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==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.gov.gg/ States of Guernsey] – official government site
*[http://www.visitguernsey.com/ VisitGuernsey/ Guernsey tourism]
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