Situated in Northern Europe, Guernsey 🇬🇬 (officially Bailiwick of Guernsey) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 64,000 and a total area of 78 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Guernsey through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of St. Peter Port, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Guernsey located?
Guernsey lies in Northern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 78 square kilometres, it ranks 231st in the world by total area.
Guernsey has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
St. Peter Port serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Guernsey has to offer.
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Who lives in Guernsey?
Guernsey is home to approximately 64,000 residents — the 208th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Channel Islanders.
Guernsey is multilingual: the languages spoken include English, French and Guernésiais. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Guernsey rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the British pound (GBP, symbol £). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Guernsey is +44. Websites from the country typically use the .gg internet domain.
If Guernsey came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (St. Peter Port) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Guernsey
- Guernsey's flag emoji is 🇬🇬 — its two-letter country code is GG and its three-letter code is GGY.
- Guernsey covers 78 km², ranking 231st in the world by area.
- With about 64,000 people, Guernsey holds the 208th spot in the world population ranking.
- Guernsey is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Guernsey is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Guernsey — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Guernsey?
- The capital of Guernsey is St. Peter Port.
- What is the population of Guernsey?
- Guernsey has a population of approximately 64,000 people, ranking 208th in the world.
- Where is Guernsey located?
- Guernsey is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Guernsey?
- The languages spoken in Guernsey include English, French and Guernésiais.
- What currency is used in Guernsey?
- Guernsey uses the British pound (GBP).
