Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Dependency
Summary
Guernsey is a self-governing British Crown Dependency located in the English Channel near the coast of Normandy. It was historically part of the Duchy of Normandy before remaining loyal to the English crown in 1204. During the Second World War, the island experienced a five-year occupation by Nazi Germany.
Statistics
Area
78.00 km²
Population
67,787