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GuernseyvsUnited Kingdom

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Population

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom69,226,000

Population data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom243,610 km²

Surface area data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom284 /km²

Population density data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom$3.69 trillion · 2024

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇬🇬 GuernseyNo data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom$53,246 · 2024

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Guernsey, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

St Peter Port

London

Population

—

69,226,000

Surface area

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243,610 km²

Population density

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284 /km²

Nominal GDP

—

$3.69 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

—

$53,246 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

British pound · GBP · £

British pound · GBP · £

Nationality

Channel Island

British, UK

Phone code

+44

+44

Internet domain

.gg

.uk

ISO codes

GG / GGY

GB / GBR

Time zone

Europe/Guernsey

Europe/London

Native name

Guernsey

United Kingdom

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About Guernsey

Guernsey, the largest of the Channel Islands, blends French charm with British governance, offering a unique blend of scenic coastline and vibrant community life.

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About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.

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Guernsey & United Kingdom: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Guernsey?

The capital of Guernsey is St Peter Port.

What currency is used in Guernsey?

Guernsey uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.

Where is Guernsey located?

Guernsey is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Guernsey called?

People from Guernsey are referred to as Channel Island.

What is the phone calling code for Guernsey?

The international dialing code for Guernsey is +44.

What is the internet domain for Guernsey?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guernsey is .gg.

What time zone is Guernsey in?

Guernsey uses the Europe/Guernsey time zone.

What is Guernsey known for?

Guernsey, the largest of the Channel Islands, blends French charm with British governance, offering a unique blend of scenic coastline and vibrant community life.

What is the capital of United Kingdom?

The capital of United Kingdom is London.

What is the population of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a recorded population of approximately 69,226,000 people.

How big is United Kingdom?

United Kingdom covers an area of about 243,610 km².

What is the population density of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a population density of roughly 284 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.69 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,246.

What currency is used in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.

Where is United Kingdom located?

United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What are people from United Kingdom called?

People from United Kingdom are referred to as British, UK.

What is the phone calling code for United Kingdom?

The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44.

What is the internet domain for United Kingdom?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Kingdom is .uk.

What time zone is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone.

What is United Kingdom known for?

The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.