Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy.

The Bailiwick of Guernsey: is a British Crown Dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy.

The Bailiwick, as a governing entity, embraces not only all 10 parishes on the Island of Guernsey, but also the islands of Herm, Jethou, Burhou, and Lihou and their islet possessions. The Bailiwick of Guernsey also administers some aspects of two nearby crown dependencies (Alderney and Sark), and the island of Brecqhou.

Although its defence is the responsibility of the United Kingdom, the Bailiwick of Guernsey is not part of the UK; and while it participates in the Common Travel Area, it is not part of the European Union.The Bailiwick of Guernsey is included (along with the Bailiwick of Jersey) in the grouping known as the Channel Islands.

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  1. royal.gov.uk - Channel Islands
  2. bbc.co.uk - Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK
  3. gov.gg - States of Guernsey: Fire & Rescue Service
  4. ambulance.org.gg - Guernsey Ambulance & Rescue Service
  5. bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Aurigny sale to Blue Islands 'no longer on table'
  6. visitguernsey.com - Overview of Guernsey economy, breakdown of guernsey industries and links to guernsey finance and guernsey e-commerce development policy
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