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About the Island

Guernsey covers approximately 24 square miles and is located in the Gulf of St Malo, 60 miles south west of Britain and about 30 miles west of Northern France. It has a population of just over 60,000 people.

Guernsey is located between England and FranceEnglish speaking, with a centuries-old tradition of political stability and good governance, Guernsey is in the same time zone as London and frequent air links to London and other United Kingdom airports permit one-day business trips. But for those wishing to stay longer, a wide range of top quality hotels and restaurants is available to meet all the needs of the business traveller.

Guernsey's currency is sterling, and whilst Bank of England notes and coins circulate, the Island demonstrates its independence from Britain by issuing its own coins and banknotes.

The Island combines a unique mix of simplicity and sophistication where a leading 21st century global finance industry sits easily alongside crab pots, traditional beach kiosks and roadside vegetable stalls.

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Key Contacts

Deputy Lyndon Trott

Chief Minister, States of Guernsey
tel: +44 1481 717000
email Deputy Lyndon

Chris Elliott

Director of Marketing and Tourism, States of Guernsey
tel: + 44 (0) 1481 234567
email Chris