Outline of Guernsey
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Guernsey:
The
As well as the
Isle of Guernsey, the bailiwick also comprises Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou, Burhou, Lihou and other islets. Although the defence of all these islands is the responsibility of the United Kingdom, Guernsey is not part of the UK but rather a separate possession of the Crown, comparable to the Isle of Man. Guernsey is also not part of the European Union. The island of Guernsey is divided into ten parishes. Together with the Bailiwick of Jersey, it is included in the collective grouping known as the Channel Islands. Guernsey belongs to the Common Travel Area
.
General reference
- Pronunciation: /ˈɡɜːrnzi/
- Common English country name: Guernsey
- Official English country name: The Bailiwick of Guernsey
- Common
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s):
- Demonym(s):
- Name of Guernsey
- ISO country codes: GG, GGY, 831
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:GG
- Internet country code top-level domain: .gg
Geography of Guernsey
Geography of Guernsey
- Guernsey is: A British Crown dependency
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- Atlantic Ocean
- UTC+01)
- Extreme points of Guernsey
- High: Le Moulin on Sark 114 m (374 ft)
- Low: English Channel 0 m
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: 50 km
- 189th most populous country
- Area of Guernsey: 78 km2
- Atlas of Guernsey
Environment of Guernsey
- Climate of Guernsey
- Geology of Guernsey
- Protected areas of Guernsey
Natural geographic features of Guernsey
- World Heritage Sites in Guernsey: None
Regions of Guernsey
Administrative divisions of Guernsey
Municipalities of Guernsey
- St Peter Port
Demography of Guernsey
Demographics of Guernsey
Government and politics of Guernsey
- Crown dependency
- St Peter Port
- Elections in Guernsey
- Political parties in Guernsey
Branches of the government of Guernsey
Government of Guernsey
Executive branch of the government of Guernsey
- Head of state: Bailiff of Guernsey,
- Chief Minister,
- Cabinet of Guernsey: Policy Council of Guernsey
Legislative branch of the government of Guernsey
- Unicameral)
Judicial branch of the government of Guernsey
Foreign relations of Guernsey
Foreign relations of Guernsey
- Diplomatic missions in Guernsey
International organization membership
The Bailiwick of Guernsey is a member of:[1]
- British-Irish Council(BIC)
- Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Law and order in Guernsey
- Constitution of Guernsey
- Crime in Guernsey
- Human rights in Guernsey
- Law enforcement in Guernsey
Military of Guernsey
Military of Guernsey
- Command
- Military history of Guernsey
Local government in Guernsey
- States of Guernsey
- States of Alderney
- Chief Pleas Sark
History of Guernsey
- Timeline of the history of Guernsey
- Current events of Guernsey
- German occupation of the Channel Islands
- German fortification of Guernsey
- Maritime history of the Channel Islands
Culture of Guernsey
- Architecture of Guernsey
- Cuisine of Guernsey
- Guernsey Bean Jar
- Guernsey Gâche
- Festivals in Guernsey
- Languages of Guernsey
- Media in Guernsey
- Guernsey Press and Star
- BBC Radio Guernsey
- Island FM
- ITV Channel Television
- National symbols of Guernsey
- Coat of arms of Guernsey
- Flag of Guernsey
- National anthem of Guernsey
- People of Guernsey
- Public holidays in Guernsey
- Records of Guernsey
- Religion in Guernsey
- World Heritage Sites in Guernsey: None
Art in Guernsey
- Art in Guernsey
- Cinema of Guernsey
- Literature of Guernsey
- Music of Guernsey
- Television in Guernsey
- Theatre in Guernsey
Sports in Guernsey
Sports in Guernsey
- Football in Guernsey
- Cricket in Guernsey
- Guernsey cricket team
- Inter-insular match
- Guernsey at the Olympics
- Guernsey at the Island Games
- Motor Racing in Guernsey
- Rugby in Guernsey
- Sport Facilities in Guernsey
Economy and infrastructure of Guernsey
Economy of Guernsey
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP: 2007 151st (one hundred and fifty first)
- Agriculture in Guernsey
- Banking in Guernsey
- Communications in Guernsey
- Internet in Guernsey
- Companies of Guernsey
- Currency of Guernsey: Pound
- ISO 4217: n/a (informally GGP)
- Energy in Guernsey
- Health care in Guernsey
- Mining in Guernsey
- Regulators in Guernsey
- Stock Exchange
- Tourism in Guernsey
- Transport in Guernsey
- Airports in Guernsey
- Saint Peter Port Harbour
- Braye Harbour, Alderney
- Rail transport in Guernsey
- Alderney Railway
- Roads in Guernsey
Education in Guernsey
- List of schools in Guernsey
See also
- Index of Guernsey-related articles
- List of Guernsey-related topics
- Bibliography of Guernsey
- List of international rankings
- Outline of Europe
- Outline of geography
- Outline of the United Kingdom
References
- ^ a b "Guernsey". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. 2 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
External links
- States of Guernsey - official government site
- VisitGuernsey/ Guernsey Tourism
- BBC Guernsey - local features and news
- This Is Guernsey - information and news from the Guernsey Press and Star
- The Guille-Allès Library - public library
- The Priaulx Library - local studies library
- La Société Guernesiaise
- The Guernsey Society - a network for Guernsey people worldwide
- Donkipedia - a wiki dedicated to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, its people, places and history
- Map of Guernsey