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General
Area:
63.1 sq km (24.3 sq miles).
Population:
59,807 (2001).
Population Density:
947.8 per sq km.
Capital:
St Peter Port.
GEOGRAPHY:
Guernsey is situated in the Gulf of St Malo, 50km (30 miles) from the coast of France and 130km (80 miles) from the south coast of England. The cliffs on the south coast rise to 80m (270ft), from which the land slopes away gradually to the north. Guernsey is an ideal centre for excursions to the other Channel Islands and France. The islands of Alderney, Brecqhou, Herm, Jethou, Lihou and Sark are dependencies of Guernsey.
Government:
Dependency of the British Crown. Although Guernsey is British, its history and constitution mean that it is not part of the United Kingdom or the European Union. Internally, Guernsey is self governing with its own parliament (the States of Guernsey) and its own laws. Only foreign affairs and defence are handled by the UK, although there are arrangements by which Guernsey laws are approved by the crown. Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by Lieutenant-Governor Sir John Foley since 2000. Head of Government: Bailiff De Vic Graham Carey since 1999.
Language:
English is the official language. Norman patois is spoken in some parishes.
Religion:
Church of England, Presbyterian, Baptist, Congregational and Methodist.
Time:
GMT (GMT + 1 from March to October).
Electricity:
240 volts AC, 50Hz. Three-pin plugs in use.
Communications:
Telephone
Country code: 44, followed by (0)1481. Outgoing international code: 00.
Mobile telephone
GSM 900. Main network operator is Cable & Wireless Guernsey (website: www.cwguernsey.com). Some single and triple band handsets will function. Roaming agreements are in operation. Handsets can also be hired.
Fax
Services are available in hotels and fax bureaux.
Internet
Public access is available at Internet cafes and in libraries. Local ISPs include Cable & Wireless Guernsey.
Post
Only Guernsey stamps will be accepted on outgoing mail. The main post office is at Smith Street, St Peter Port. Post boxes are painted blue.
Press
The local newspapers are The Guernsey Press and Star and The Guernsey Weekly Press. English, French, German, Dutch and Italian newspapers are also available at newsagents. All the main British newspapers are available in Guernsey on the day of publication.
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Money
Currency:
Guernsey has its own currency but all UK notes and coins are legal tender, and circulate with the Channel Islands issue. Pound Sterling (£) = 100 pence. Notes are in denominations of £50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of £2 (special issue) and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 pence.
Note:
(a) Guernsey still has its own £1 note. (b) Channel Islands notes and coins are not accepted in the UK, although they can be reconverted at parity in UK banks.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at bureaux de change, in banks and at many hotels.
Credit & debit cards:
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are all widely accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.
Travellers cheques:
Widely accepted.
Exchange rates:
See the United Kingdom section.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 0930-1530. Some banks are open earlier and close later on weekdays.
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Health
| | Special Precautions | Certificate Required | | Yellow Fever | No | No | | Cholera | No | No | | Typhoid and Polio | No | N/A | | Malaria | No | N/A |
Health care:
Most doctors and dentists are in private practice and patients are required to pay for any treatment by a GP. This can be at a surgery, at a temporary residence or in the Accident and Emergency Department at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH) which is operated by the Board of Health, as these services are provided by GPs in private practice. However, the Reciprocal Health Agreement only provides for immediately necessary treatment, such as urgently needed treatment for conditions which may arise during a stay. Hospital accommodation and medical services are provided free of charge to UK visitors under the act. There is also a charge for the ambulance service. Medical insurance is strongly recommended.
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Climate
The most popular holiday season is from Easter to October, with temperatures averaging 20-21C (68-70F). These months give an average of 200 and 260 hours of sunshine. Rainfall is mainly during the cooler months. The sea is 17C (63F) on average during the summer.
Required clothing:
Normal beach and holiday wear for summer, with some warmer clothing as there are often sea breezes. Warm winter wear and rainwear are advised.
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Passport
Passport and Visa requirements are the same as those for the rest of the UK; see the United Kingdom section for further information.
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