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Guernsey

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Guernsey , island, 25 sq mi (65 sq km), in the English Channel, second largest of the Channel Islands. Guernsey bailiwick (2005 est. pop. 65,000) includes Alderney , Sark , Herm, Brechou, Jethou, and smaller islands. Guernsey has a low beach in the north and rocky cliffs along the south shore. The shipping and distribution center and chief town is Saint Peter Port. Exports include dairy products, fruits, flowers, vegetables, and Guernsey cattle. It is a tourist site. Author not available, GUERNSEY. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Guernsey
Guernsey Basic Data Official Country Name: Guernsey Region (Map name): Europe Population: 64,080 Language(s): English, French, Norman-French Literacy rate: N/A Guernsey and its seven dependent islands are part of the Channel... Read more

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...km). Population (2002 est.): 63,000. Guernsey is situated in the English Channel just...other islets, it forms the bailiwick of Guernsey; its capital is St. Peter Port (pop...home to Victor Hugo (1855–70). The Guernsey breed of cattle originated there. Guernsey... Read more

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