Bailiwick of Guernsey
Guernsey
Also known as: Guernesey (French), Bailliage dé Guernési (Guernésiais), Bailiwick of Guernsey, Bailliage de Guernesey (French), Bailliage dé Guernési (Guernésiais)
King of the United Kingdom & Duke of Normandy
Representative of the Crown Since 2022
Bailiff of Guernsey Since 2020
President of the Policy & Resources Committee Since July 1, 2025
Vice President of the Policy & Resources Committee Since July 1, 2025
Saint Peter Port, Guernsey:
Guernsey
Key Locations
Nearby Islands
Channel Islands & Dependencies
Natural Features
United Kingdom
Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency in the English Channel characterized by rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, rolling countryside, and mild maritime landscapes.
📍 Guernsey is a self-governing British Crown Dependency located in the English Channel, off the northwest coast of France. Like Jersey, it is not part of the United Kingdom but is closely linked to it for defense and international representation. Guernsey is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, which also includes smaller islands such as Alderney, Sark, and Herm.
Guernsey’s landscape features a varied coastline with sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and sheltered bays, along with a countryside of green fields and small valleys. The island enjoys a mild maritime climate, supporting agriculture and horticulture, including the well-known Guernsey cows. Its coastal geography and natural harbors have historically supported fishing and trade.
Situated between Britain and France, Guernsey has a rich cultural heritage influenced by both Norman French and British traditions. Its strategic location made it significant in maritime history and defense, including occupation during World War II. Today, Guernsey is known as an international finance center and a popular tourist destination, offering historic sites, coastal scenery, and a distinct island identity.
Parishes
Crown Dependencies
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Road System (Transportation Infrastructure)
Drives On: Left
Guernsey follows left-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Power Plug Types)
Primary Plug Type: Type G
Guernsey commonly uses Type G electrical outlets.
What is the Internet TLD for Guernsey?
A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.Country-code top-level domains are called ccTLDs and are assigned to countries and territories around the world.
Examples:
.uk = United Kingdom .fr = France .jp = Japan
Guernsey uses:
.gg
What is the ISO Code for Guernsey?
ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These codes are used globally in databases, aviation systems, banking, shipping, and international data systems to uniquely identify countries and territories.ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes and territory codes such as US, FR, or GG. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.
Only ISO 3166-1 codes support flag emojis. Flag emojis are created by combining two Unicode regional indicator letters that match the territory's ISO two-letter code.
Guernsey is assigned the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code:
GG
Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: GG
ISO-3 Code: GGY
ISO Numeric Code: 831
GG 
Guernsey (ISO 3166-1)
Guernsey (ISO 3166-1) Click to Copy Flag
Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1EC U+1F1EC
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🇬🇬 "Sarnia Cherie" – (English)
• Words by George Deighton
• Music by Domenico Santangelo
• Traditional unofficial anthem of Guernsey
• Music by Domenico Santangelo
• Traditional unofficial anthem of Guernsey
🇬🇧 "God Save the King"
• Lyrics and music date to the 18th century
• Author and composer unknown
• Widely used as the United Kingdom’s national anthem since the 1740s
• Author and composer unknown
• Widely used as the United Kingdom’s national anthem since the 1740s
Official Motto:
"Dieu et mon droit"
(Translated from French: "God and my right")
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