Travel to Guernsey and Jersey
Guernsey
Guernsey is the second largest of the British Channel Islands. It is located in front of the bay of St. Malo. The rugged cliffs in the south of the island rise up to 80 meters high. The Channel Islands are neither part of the United Kingdom nor a crown colony, but are directly under the British Crown as crown property.
The bailiwick also includes the islands of Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou, Burhou and other smaller islets. The island is a hilly country with cliffs, especially in the south. Due to the influence of the Gulf Stream and the sheltered location in the Gulf of Saint Malo, it has a mild, almost Mediterranean climate. The climate on Guernsey is therefore ideal for long, dreamy vacation days. In summer, sea temperatures can reach up to 20 degrees.
Fuchsias hate winter and frost. But since the temperatures on Guernsey rarely drop below zero degrees, these flowers thrive on Guernsey. The Guernsey lily is the national flower of Guernsey and grows alongside cypresses and giant palm trees. The banana trees give off a wonderful scent. You should have tasted the island’s fresh bananas here.
The island is a little paradise, especially for hikers and water sports enthusiasts. The most beautiful beaches in Guernsey are Petit Bôt, Vazan Bay, Cobo and l’Ancresse. Windsurfing equipment can be rented on site. Charter boats for fishing trips are also available. A diving school is also located on the island.
From an economic point of view, the island thrives on services in the financial sector, such as banks, insurance companies and fund management. Important industries that have nothing to do with finance are tourism, mechanical engineering and also horticulture. Tomatoes and cut flowers are mainly produced here for export. All of these sectors are sources of income for Guernsey.
Guernsey – key data
Land Area: 78 km²
Population: 65,870 residents (2009 estimate, CIA). Composition: most of the population has British or Norman / Northern French roots. A small percentage comes from other European countries.
Population density: 844 residents per square kilometer
Population growth: 0.21% per year (2009)
Capital: St. Peter Port (16,488 residents, 2001)
Highest point: unnamed point on Sark Island, 114 m
Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean, 0 m
Form of government: Guernsey is not part of the United Kingdom and does not belong to the EU, but to the Commonwealth. The status under international law is that of a Crown Dependency, which means that the island as a crown property is directly subordinate to the British Crown. Guernsey has its own state parliament (States of Deliberation, 45 members, including 2 members from Alderney). This Parliament is responsible for domestic policy, foreign and defense policy is determined by London.
Head of State: British Queen Elizabeth II (since February 6, 1952), represented in Guernsey by Lieutenant Governor Peter Walker (since April 15, 2011)
Head of Government: Chief Minister Peter Harwood (since May 1, 2012)
Language: English, less French, to a small extent a Norman-French dialect is also spoken.
Religion: predominantly Anglicans deviated Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Congregationalists, Methodists
Local time: CET -1 h. Guernsey has daylight saving time (CET) between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October.
The time difference to Central Europe is -1 hour in both winter and summer.
International phone code: + 44-1481
Internet identifier:.gg
Mains voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz
Jersey
Jersey is the Channel Island with the largest area and population. The island is only about 20 kilometers from France (Colentin peninsula). Jersey is for wide beaches and relatively sunny weather(at least in comparison to the other Channel Islands) known. The capital of the island is Saint Helier. Jersey is directly subordinate to the British Crown and thus neither a crown colony nor part of the United Kingdom.
On the western coast is the Pré Noir nature reserve with numerous wild orchids. Steep cliffs can be found especially in the northern part of Jersey, here there is also the possibility of extensive hikes over the cliff paths. Starting points are for example Bouley Bay or Plémont Bay. There are also sand dunes in southwest Jersey. Another special feature of the island is the enormous difference in tides, which can be up to 12 meters. At low tide, extensive tidal flats are exposed, especially in the south-east. With its attractive sandy beaches and favorable wind conditions, Jersey is one of the most interesting European surf spots.
Fascinating, impressive and beautiful, these are the words that can be used to describe the island of Jersey. The landscapes are extremely diverse. Since Jersey is under the climatic influence of the Gulf Stream, the climate here is almost Mediterranean. Under these conditions, palm trees, dragon trees and camellias can thrive on Jersey. However, there are also conifers and gorse to be found, which grow on the island next to orchids.
There are numerous farms on the island and the agricultural area is quite large. The cities on Jersey offer a very good tourist infrastructure, where tourists can really feel at home.
Jersey – key data
Land Area: 116 km²
Population: 91,626 residents (2009 estimate, CIA). Composition: onjersey Born 51.1%, British 34.8%, Irish and French 6.6%, Portuguese / Madeirans 6.4%, others 1.1% (2001 census)
Population density: 790 residents per km²
Population growth: 0.211% per year (2009)
Capital: Saint Helier (28,000 residents)
Highest point: unnamed point, 143 m
Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean, 0 m
Form of government: Jersey is not part of the United Kingdom and does not belong to the EU, but to the Commonwealth. The international legal status is that of a Crown Dependency, which means that the island is directly owned by the Crown States of Jersey British Subordinated to the crown. Jersey has its own estates parliament (, 53 members). This Parliament is responsible for domestic policy, foreign and defense policy is carried out byLondon certainly.
Head of State: British Queen Elizabeth II (since February 6, 1952), represented in Guernsey by Lieutenant Governor John McColl (since September 26, 2011)
Head of Government: Chief Minister Ian Gorst (since November 18, 2011)
Language: The official languages are English and French. French is spoken with the Norman dialect.
Religion: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Congregational New Church, Methodist, Presbyterian
Local time: CET -1 h. Daylight saving time (CET) is in effect on Jersey between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October.
The time difference to Central Europe is -1 hour in both winter and summer.
International phone code: + 44-1534
Internet identifier:.je
Mains voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz
