National Symbols of Guernsey

Guernsey is a country in Europe. It shares borders with the following countries: United Kingdom, . The capital of Guernsey is Saint Peter Port.

The official language is English and the Guernsey pound, Pound sterling is the currency of the Guernsey. The domain is .gg and the country code is +44.

National day is celebrated on 17 Aug 2022. Every country in the world has national symbols including national animal, national flower, motto, etc and Guernsey is no exception.

In Guernsey, Football is considered as a national sport, and it is a passion of many Giernesi people. No official National drink is not only a traditional drink, but one of the national drink of Guernsey. As poetry is a highly appreciated art, many poets like Not Declared represent a national Giernesi symbol.

The country was founded by Sir Dawda. The current president of Guernsey is Elizabeth II (Monarch) and Sir Ian Corder (Lieutenant Governor) is the Prime Minister.

In Guernsey the power plugs and sockets are of type C, G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

The Giernesi national anthem was written by George Deighton and composed by Domencio Santangelo.

Country information

Official name(s)	Guernsey
Alternative name(s)	Bailiwick of Guernsey
Regional location	Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France
Country name etymology	The island's name, "Guernsey", like that of neighbouring "Jersey", is of Old Norse origin.
Climate	Temperate with mild winters and cool summers; about 50% of days are overcast
Terrain	Mostly level with low hills in southwest
Population	63,155
Language(s)	English
Religion	Christianity
Country code	+44
Literacy rate	100%
Currency	Guernsey pound, Pound sterling
Capital city	Saint Peter Port
ISO	GG
Domain(TLD)	.gg
Ethnicity	UK, Ireland, Portugal, Latvia other native population is of British and Norman-French descent
Head of government	Governor
Nationality	Giernesi
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	65 km2 (25 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC±00:00 (GMT)
Average elevation	110 m (360 ft)
Coastline	46 Km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Guernsey

Motto of Guernsey

No official motto

National animal of Guernsey

The National animal of Guernsey is Donkey

National flower of Guernsey

The National flower of Guernsey is Guernsey lily. Botanical name is Nerine Sarniensis.

National bird of Guernsey

The National bird of Guernsey is Not Declared

Rest of the National symbols of Guernsey 👇

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  Founder
  Sir Dawda
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  National dish
  Guernsey gâche
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  National dance
  "La Bébée" "the Baby Polka" or "Klatschtanz"
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  National monument
  Guernsey State Park
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National drink
  No official National drink
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  National colors
  Red and white
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  National sports
  Football
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  National tree
  Not Declared
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  National poet
  Not Declared
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  National museum
  National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum
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  National library
  Guille-Allès
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  Highest peak
  Le Moulin
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  Tallest building
  Victoria Tower
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  National football team
  N/A
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  Tourism slogan
  Visit the island that inspired the story
• 
  Emoji flag
  🇬🇬
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  National airline
  Aurigny
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  National instrument
  Not Declared
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  National hero
  Queen Elizabeth II
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  President
  Elizabeth II (Monarch)
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  Prime Minister
  Sir Ian Corder (Lieutenant Governor)
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  Olympics Committee
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  Passport
  Passport of Guernsey
• Mythical Creature
  N/A

Neighbouring countries of Guernsey

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  United Kingdom

Giernesi Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Some men go through a forest and see no firewood.

A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years.

A good beginning makes a good ending.

When a proud man hears another praised, he feels himself injured.

A beautiful thing is never perfect.

Compare Guernsey with other countries

Compare Guernsey with its neighbours

• Guernsey vs. United Kingdom

Country location