Guernsey

Also known as Guernsey Island, Guernési, Guernesi, Guernesey, Guernsey (island), Isle of Guernsey, Guernsey I., I. Guernsey

Guernsey ( ; Guernésiais: Guernési) is the second-largest island in the Channel Islands, located west of the Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy. It is the largest island in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, which includes five other inhabited islands – Alderney, Herm, Jethou, Lihou and Sark – and many small islets and rocks. The bailiwick has a population of 63,950, the vast majority of whom live on Guernsey, and the island has a land area of .

Key facts

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Dependency.settlement_type: Jurisdiction of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
Dependency.linking_name: Guernsey
Dependency.image_flag: Flag of Guernsey.svg
Dependency.flag_size: 125px
Dependency.flag_link: Flag of Guernsey
Dependency.image_seal: Coat of arms of Guernsey.svg
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Dependency.seal_type: Coat of arms
Dependency.seal_link: Coat of arms of Guernsey
Dependency.anthem: "Sarnia Cherie"alt= Chord progression of Sarnia Chérie (English: Guernsey Dear), unofficial anthem of Guernsey
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Toponymy
History
Early history
Middle Ages
Early modern period
Contemporary period
Geography
Climate
Carbon
Geology
Politics
States of Guernsey
Legal system
External relations
Parishes
Economy
Infrastructure
Transport
Business
Tourism
Taxation
Society
Demographics
Structure of the population
Border control
Housing restrictions
Education
Culture
Local food
Languages
Literature
Film
Media
Sport
See also
References
Notes
Citations
Sources
External links

Guernsey was part of the Duchy of Normandy until 1204, when the Channel Islands remained loyal to the English crown, splitting from mainland Normandy. In 1290, the Channel Islands were divided administratively and Guernsey became part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. During the Second World War, Guernsey was invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany. After five years of occupation, the island was liberated on 9 May 1945, that date being celebrated annually as Liberation Day.