Guernsey is located in the Northern Europe region at latitude 49.4657 and longitude -2.5853 and is part of the European continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
- 49ยฐ 27' 57'' N
- 2ยฐ 35' 7'' W
You can see the location of Guernsey on the world map below:
Maritime Borders
Guernsey has no land borders; it lies in the English Channel near the Normandy coast of France.
Guernsey Key Facts
| Country | Guernsey |
| Coordinates | Latitude: 49.4657 Longitude: -2.5853 |
| Country Codes | Alpha 2: GG Alpha 3: GGY |
| Country Flag Emoji | ๐ฌ๐ฌ |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +44 (1481) |
| Capital city | Saint Peter Port |
| Continent Subcontinent | Europe Northern Europe |
| Country Area | 78 sq km |
| Population 2023 | 63,950 World Rank: 201 |
| Median Age | 44 |
| Life expectancy | 82.0 |
| Major languages | English (Guernรฉsiais historically) |
| UTC/GMT Time | Number of time zones: 1
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| Internet TLD | .gg |
| Biggest Airport | Guernsey Airport (GCI) |
| Average temperature | 11 ยฐC 52 ยฐF |
| Administrative Divisions | 10 parishes |
| Political system | British Crown Dependency |
Guernsey Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | High income |
| World Bank Region | Europe & Central Asia |
| Currency | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| GDP in 2023 | $4 (billions of USD) World Rank: 178 |
| GDP per capita in 2023 | $60,000 World Rank: 20 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Financial services, fiduciary and fund management, tourism, horticulture |
| Top 5 Import Countries | United Kingdom, France, European Union |
| Top 5 Export Countries | United Kingdom, European Union |
Biggest Cities in Guernsey
Here are the largest cities in Guernsey based on data:
| City | Population |
|---|
| Saint Peter Port | 18,207 | St Sampson | 8,592 | Vale | 9,573 |
Map of Guernsey with the Largest Cities
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Geography
Guernsey is the second-largest of the Channel Islands, lying in the English Channel northwest of Jersey and close to the French coast of Normandy. With the islands of Herm, Sark and Alderney it forms the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Like Jersey it is far closer to France than to Britain, yet remains a self-governing British dependency built on offshore finance.
Is Guernsey a country?
Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency โ self-governing, outside the United Kingdom and outside the EU. The UK is responsible for its defence and international relations.
| Status | British Crown Dependency |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Capital | Saint Peter Port |
| Population | 63,950 |
| Area | 78 kmยฒ |
| Currency | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| Official language(s) | English (Guernรฉsiais historically) |
| ISO 3166 code | GG / GGY |
| Calling code | +44 (1481) |
| Internet TLD | .gg |
Climate
Guernsey has a mild, sunny temperate maritime climate averaging about 11ยฐC (52ยฐF), with cool winters and pleasant summers moderated by the sea.
Economy
Guernsey’s high-income economy is dominated by financial services โ fund administration, fiduciary and insurance โ supported by tourism and horticulture. It is one of the wealthiest places per head in the world.
Guernsey in its region
Guernsey lies close to the Normandy coast of France, with its sister Crown Dependency Jersey to the southeast.
Administrative divisions
Guernsey is divided into 10 parishes, with Saint Peter Port the capital, harbour and main town.
