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Guernsey Facts
What is the capital of Guernsey?
| Capital | Saint Peter Port |
| Government Type | Parliamentary democracy (States of Deliberation) |
| Currency | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Total Area |
30 Square Miles 78 Square Kilometers |
| Location | Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France |
| Language | English, French, Norman-French dialect spoken in country districts |
| GDP - real growth rate | 0.9% |
| GDP - per capita (PPP) | $52,300.00 (USD) |
Guernsey Demographics
What is the population of Guernsey?
| Ethnic Groups | UK and Norman-French descent |
| Nationality Noun | Channel Islander(s) |
| Population | 67,052 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.38% |
| Urban Population | 31.200000 |
Guernsey Government
What type of government does Guernsey have?
| Executive Branch |
Chief of State: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Richard CRIPWELL (since 15 February 2022) Previous Chief of State: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) Head of government: Chief Minister Peter FERBRACHE (since 16 October 2020); Bailiff Richard McMAHON (since 11 May 2020); note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights Cabinet: None Elections/Appointments: The monarchy is hereditary; the monarch appoints a lieutenant governor and bailiff; chief minister, who the States of Deliberation indirectly elect the president of the Policy and Resources Committee for a 4-year term; last held on 7 October 2020 (next to be held in 2024) Election Results: 2020: Peter FERBRACHE (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister: percent of States of Guernsey vote - 57.5% 2016: Gavin ST. PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister |
| Suffrage | 16 years of age; universal |
| Citizenship | See United Kingdom |
| National Holiday | Liberation Day, 9 May (1945) |
| Constitution |
History: Unwritten; includes royal charters, statutes, and common law and practice Amendments: New laws or changes to existing regulations are initiated by the States of Deliberation; passage requires a majority vote; many laws have been passed; in 2019, 60 laws were passed |
| Independence | None (British Crown dependency) |
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What environmental issues does Guernsey have?
| Climate | Temperate with mild winters and cool summers; about 50% of days are overcast |
| Environment - Current Issues | NA |
| Terrain | Mostly level with low hills in southwest |
Guernsey Economy
How big is the Guernsey economy?
| Economic Overview | Financial services accounted for about 21% of employment and about 32% of total income in 2016 in this tiny, prosperous Channel Island economy. Construction, manufacturing, and horticulture, mainly tomatoes and cut flowers, have been declining. Financial services, professional services, tourism, retail, and the public sector have been growing. Light tax and death duties make Guernsey a popular offshore financial center. |
| Industries | Tourism, banking |
| Currency Name and Code | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Export Partners | UK (regarded as internal trade) |
| Import Partners | UK (regarded as internal trade) |
Guernsey News and Current Events
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