Guernsey

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General Country Information 🌍

Capital St. Peter Port
Country Guernsey
Currency Guernsey pound
Main religion Anglicanism

In numbers… 📐

Female 52%
Gdp $3.1 billion
Size 78 km²
Population 63,000
Population density 806/km²
Kids per female 1.56
City population 83%

Weather ⛅

Winter 6∘C
Summer 16∘C

Language and Education 🔬

Main Language English
Population able to read 100%
Population with a college degree NA%
Population able to speak english 75%

Well-being 💉

Air quality 22 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? yes

Safety 👮

LGBT friendly? Yes
Crime 2/10

Transportation ✈️

Driving side Left
Main airline Aurigny
Main airport Guernsey Airport

Costs and Prices 🤑

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods 💰

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $1.5
Cigarettes $10
Burger $10
Coffee $3
Beer $5

Accomedation Costs 🛌

Type Price (USD)
Flat $1200/month
Hotel 3 star $100/night
Hotel 5 star $200/night

Transportation Costs 🚐

Type Price (USD)
Cab $15/10km
Petrol $1.60/l
Rental car $50/day
Public transportation $10/daypass
Bike rental $15/day

Taxes 💸

Type Rate
Tax rate 20%
Vat 5%

Average Income 💼

Income $40000

Tipping 💁️

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10%
Restaurant 12.5%
Bar 10%
Coffeeshop 10%
Services 10%

Digital 🤖

Internet speed 95.55/MBits
Tld .gg
Free wifi 8/10
Population with access to internet 98%
Phone mobile data $20 for 10GB

Electricity 🔌

Power grid 100% (Uptime)
Sockets Type G

Shopping 🛒

Opening Times 🕰

Closing days Sunday
Closing times 6:00 PM
Opening times 9:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation 😃

Bars and Nightlife 🕺

Closing hour of bars and clubs No
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife 6/10
Bars 7/10

Parks and leisure 🎢

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 8/10
Public Parks 8/10
Swimming 7/10

Sports ⚽

Most popular Sport Cricket

Food 🍕️

Food Name Description Price (USD)
Guernsey Bean Jar A traditional stew made with beans, bacon, and vegetables $12
Guernsey Gâche A sweet bread made with flour, butter, and sugar $5
Ormer A type of shellfish that is found in Guernsey waters $18
Seafood Platter A selection of fresh seafood, such as lobster, crab, and mussels $25
Guernsey Cream Tea A traditional afternoon tea served with scones, clotted cream, and jam $10

Drinks 🍻️

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
Guernsey Cream A sweet liqueur made from Guernsey cream, brandy, and sugar $10-$15
Guernsey Gold A golden ale brewed with local honey $6-$8
Guernsey Lager A refreshing lager brewed with local water $5-$7
Guernsey Cider A dry cider made from local apples $6-$8
Guernsey Black Butter A sweet and sticky spread made from apples, cider, and spices $5-$7

Souvenirs 👜

Souvenir Description Price
Guernsey Lily A white flower with six petals, the national flower of Guernsey £5-£10
Guernsey Cow A small, brown cow with a distinctive white stripe down its back £10-£20
Guernsey Flag A white flag with a red cross and a yellow cross in the centre £5-£10
Guernsey Postcards Postcards featuring images of Guernsey’s scenery and landmarks £2-£5
Guernsey Stamps Stamps featuring Guernsey’s history and culture £5-£10
Guernsey Tea A blend of black tea with a hint of lemon £5-£10
Guernsey Honey A sweet, golden honey made from the nectar of Guernsey’s wildflowers £5-£10
Guernsey Cider A refreshing, alcoholic drink made from apples grown in Guernsey £5-£10
Guernsey Pottery Handmade pottery with a distinctive blue and white design £10-£20
Guernsey Jewellery Jewellery made from silver, gold, and gemstones £20-£50

Holidays 🍹

Holiday Name Time Description
New Year’s Day 1 January The first day of the year.
Good Friday Variable The Friday before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday Variable The Monday after Easter Sunday.
Liberation Day 9 May Commemorates the liberation of Guernsey from German occupation in 1945.
Commonwealth Day Second Monday in March Celebrates the Commonwealth of Nations.
Queen’s Birthday Variable The official birthday of the British monarch.
Battle of Flowers First Thursday in August A carnival-like event with flower-decorated floats.
Guernsey Day 15 October Commemorates the adoption of the island’s first constitution in 1275.
Christmas Day 25 December The birth of Jesus Christ.
Boxing Day 26 December The day after Christmas Day.

News 📰

Medium Name
Newspaper Guernsey Press
Online news BBC News Guernsey
Tv BBC Channel Islands
Radio BBC Radio Guernsey