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Guernsey — Country Facts & Profile

Northern Europe, Europe

EnglishFrenchGuernésiais

The British pound (GBP) is the official currency of Guernsey, a territory of 64,781 people in Northern Europe. With 78 km² of territory and St. Peter Port as its capital, it sits within the wider Europe region. The official languages are English, French and Guernésiais.

Country Profile

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St. Peter Port
Capital
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64,781
Population
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78 km²
Area (km²)
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30 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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831 / km²
Population Density
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£ GBP, £ GGP
Currency
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+44
Dial Code
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.gg
TLD
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Europe
Continent

Stadiums & Hospitals

Notable infrastructure highlights in Guernsey, including Footes Lane with a capacity of 5,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumFootes Lane
5,000 seats
🏥 Notable HospitalRenal Unit

Geographic Overview

Guernsey is located in Northern Europe at coordinates 49.47°N, 2.58°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 78 km² (30 mi²). Population density: 831 people per km².

ContinentEurope
Coordinates49.47°N, 2.58°W
TimezonesUTC+00:00

Top Cities of Guernsey

Internal Divisions

Frequently Asked Questions about Guernsey

What is the capital of Guernsey?
The capital of Guernsey is St. Peter Port.
What is the population of Guernsey?
Guernsey has a population of approximately 64,781 people.
What continent is Guernsey in?
Guernsey is located in Europe, in the Northern Europe subregion.
Where is Guernsey located?
Guernsey is located in Northern Europe, Europe, at coordinates 49.5°N, 2.6°W.
What currency does Guernsey use?
Guernsey uses the British pound (£ GBP).
What is the capital and currency of Guernsey?
The capital of Guernsey is St. Peter Port and the currency is the British pound (GBP).
What languages are spoken in Guernsey?
The official languages of Guernsey are English, French, Guernésiais.
What is the area of Guernsey?
Guernsey covers a total area of 78 km² (30 square miles).
How large is Guernsey in square miles?
Guernsey has a total area of approximately 30 square miles (78 km²).
What is the population density of Guernsey?
Guernsey has a population density of approximately 831 people per km².
Is Guernsey an independent country?
Guernsey is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
Does Guernsey have any land borders?
No, Guernsey has no land borders.
What is the country calling code for Guernsey?
The international calling code for Guernsey is +44. To call Guernsey from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +44 and the local number.
What time zone is Guernsey in?
Guernsey operates on the UTC+00:00 time zone.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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