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Guernsey Background Information

Guernsey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy, which held sway in both France and England. The islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II. Guernsey is a British crown dependency, but is not part of the UK. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.

Guernsey Quickstats

  • Population: 65,573 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 78 sq km
  • Density: 836.3 /km² (12th1)
  • GDP (total): $2.59 billion (176th)
  • GDP (per capita): $40,000 (5th²)
  • Literacy:

Languages of Guernsey

Useful to know

  • Currency: Pound sterling (GBP)
  • Dial code: +44-1481

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Guernsey Internet

  • Usage:
  • Penetration:
  • Top Domain: .gk

WT eBusiness info:

  • Success Ranking: 100
  • Market testing: Untested
  • Overall risk: High
  • Overall reward: Low

e-maturity:

  • Tourism: 10%
  • eCommerce: 10%
  • Gaming: 10%
  • eLearning: 10%

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