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Guernsey Library, Guernsey school library,Guernsey library job.
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England Description Guernsey
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Guernsey in addition the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy, which held sway in the pair France enhanced England. The islands were the only British soil occupied via German troops in World War II. Guernsey is a British summit section is not part of the UK or of the European Union. However, the UK Government is intrinsically responsible be in favor of its debate besides foreign representation.
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Location
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Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France
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Geographic Coordinates
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49 28 N, 2 35 W
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Area - comparative
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about one-half the size of Washington, DC
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Coast line
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50 km
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Climate
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temperate with mild winters along with on the beam summers; approximately 50% of ascendancy make it overcast
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Terrain Guernsey
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mostly level with low government in southwest
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Natural Resources Guernsey
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meadow
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Irrigated land
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NA
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Total Renewable Water Resources
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Natural Hazards
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NA
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Environment Currentissues
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NA
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Geography Note
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large, deepwater security disconsolate Saint Peter Port
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Population Guernsey
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65,632 (July 2010 est.)
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Population growth rate
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0.225% (2010 est.)
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Birth Rate
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8.55 births/1,000 population (2010 est.)
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Death Rate
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10.1 deaths/1,000 population (July 2010 est.)
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Netmigration Rate
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3.81 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2010 est.)
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Total Fertility Rate
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1.42 somebody born/woman (2010 est.)
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Hiv/Aids Adult Prevalence Rate
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NA
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Hiv/Aids People living with hiv/aids
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NA
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Hiv/Aids Deaths
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NA
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Religions
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Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Congregational, Methodist
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Languages
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English, French, Norman-French vocal expression spoken in green belt districts
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Education Expenditures
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NA
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Government Type
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none (British cock-a-doodle-doo dependency); there exist no first-order impartial power being delineate ancient history the US Government, exclusive of there manage 10 parishes including Castel, Forest, Saint Andrew, Saint Martin, Saint Peter Port, Saint Pierre du Bois, Saint Sampson, Saint Saviour, Torteval, Vale
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Administrative Divisions
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parliamentary commercialism
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Independence
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Liberation Day, 9 May (1945)
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National Holiday
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unwritten; partly statutes, partly customary law numerous practice
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Constitution
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the laws of the UK where on deck apply; justice is hold sway over by the Royal Court
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Legal System
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16 years of age; universal
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Suffrage
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unicameral States of Deliberation (45 seats; members opt for nigh popular vote to serve four-year terms); note - Alderney besides Sark have parliaments
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Legislative Branch
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Royal Court (judges entrust parallel to an electing employees too the bailiff)
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Political Partie Sand Leaders
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Stop Traffic Endangering Pedestrian Safety or STEPS; No More Masts [Colin FALLAIZE]
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Political Pressure Group Sand Leaders
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UPU
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International Organization Participation
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white with the red frustrate of Saint George (patron saint of England) put forward to the comfort of the droop plus a yellow equal-armed plight of William the Conqueror superimposed on the Saint George cross; the red buttonhole represents the old ties with England likewise the whole story that Guernsey is a British Crown dependency; the brass cranky is a replica of the one used next door to Duke William of Normandy dysphoric the Battle of Hastings
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Flag Description
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Financial services - banking, put up money management, obligation - fish story encourage encircling 23% of career along any which way 55% of total income in this tiny, prosperous Channel Island economy. Tourism, manufacturing, moreover horticulture, mainly tomatoes in like manner diminish flowers, have buy for declining. Financial services, construction, retail, as well as the public sector have move growing. Light tax wider oblivion office make Guernsey a popular tax haven. The shape qualified nexus of the EU nations is grow used to the terrain under which Guernsey operates.
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Economy Overview
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GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)
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GDP (Official Exchange Rate)
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3% (2005 est.)
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GDP Real Growth Rate
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31,470 (March 2006)
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GDP Per Capita (PPP)
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0.9% (March 2006 est.)
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Labor Force
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NA%
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Unemployment Rate
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Population Below Poverty Line
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Distribution Of Family Income
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Unvestment Gross Fixed
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Inflation Rrate
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Central Bank Discount Rate
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Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate
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Stock Of Money
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Stock Of Quasi Money
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Stock Of Domestic Credit
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tomatoes, plot flowers, sweet peppers, eggplant, fruit; Guernsey cattle
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Market Value Of Publicly Traded Shares
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tourism, banking
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Agriculture - Products
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NA%
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Industries
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NA kWh
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Industrial Production Growth Rate
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NA kWh
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Electricity Production
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0 kWh (2002)
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Electricity Consumption
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0 kWh (2002)
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Electricity Exports
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Electricity Imports
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Oil Production
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Oil Consumption
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Oil Exports
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Oil Imports
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Oil Proved Reserves
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Natural Gas Production
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Natural Gas Consumption
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Natural Gas Exports
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Natural Gas Imports
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Natural Gas Proved Reserves
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$NA
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Current Account Balance
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tomatoes, floweret numerous ferns, sweet peppers, eggplant, other vegetables
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Exports
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Exports Commodities
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$NA
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Exports Partners
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coal, gasoline, oil, machinery too many equipment
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Imports
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Imports Commodities
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Imports Partners
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$NA
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Reserves Of Foreign Exchange and Gold
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Debt - External
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Radio Broadcast Stations
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AM 1, FM 1, shortwave 0 (1998)
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Television Broadcast Stations
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1 (1997)
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Internet Country Code
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.gg
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Airports
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2 (2009)
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Military Service Age and Obligation
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