Guernsey
Guernsey, the second largest of Britain's Channel Islands (Jersey is larger). It is in the English Channel, 20 miles (32 km) west of the French coast and 75 miles (120 km) south of the English coast. The island is 10 miles (16 km) long and up to 5 miles (8 km) wide; it has an area of about 24 square miles (62 km2). It is a popular vacation resort. The islanders grow vegetables and raise cattle. The Guernsey cow originated here.
Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and several smaller islands make up a crown dependency of Great Britain. It has its own legislature, local administration, laws, and courts. English and a Norman-French dialect are spoke. The capital is St. Peter Port. The Channel Islands have been associated with England since the Norman Conquest (1066). Guernsey was occupied by Germany during most of World War II.
Population: Guernsey, 58,867; Alderney, 2,297; Sark, 575.