Guernsey Introduction - 2005

Background:
The island of Guernsey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy, which held sway in both France and England. The islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II.

NOTE: The information regarding Guernsey on this page is re-published from the 2005 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Guernsey Introduction 2005 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Guernsey Introduction 2005 should be addressed to the CIA.