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Guernsey (gûrn`zē), island, 25 sq mi (65 sq km), in the English Channel, second largest of the Channel Islands. Guernsey bailiwick (2005 est. pop. 65,000) includes Alderney Alderney (ôl`dərnē), Fr. ..... Click the link for more information. , Sark Sark, Fr. Sercq (sĕrk), island (1991 pop. 575), 2 sq mi (5 sq km), in the English Channel, E of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands . It is divided into Great Sark and Little Sark, which are connected by a natural causeway, the Coupée. ..... Click the link for more information. , Herm, Brechou, Jethou, and smaller islands. Guernsey has a low beach in the north and rocky cliffs along the south shore. The shipping and distribution center and chief town is Saint Peter Port. Exports include dairy products, fruits, flowers, vegetables, and Guernsey cattle. It is a tourist site. GuernseySecond largest of the Channel Islands. Area: 30.2 sq mi (78.1 sq km). Population (2002 est.): 63,000. Guernsey is situated in the English Channel just west of Normandy, France. With Alderney and Sark, Herm, Jethou, and other islets, it forms the bailiwick of Guernsey; its capital is St. Peter Port (pop., 2001: 16,448). The island was known as Sarnia to the Romans. It was home to Victor Hugo (1855–70). The Guernsey breed of cattle originated there. GuernseyBreed of dairy cattle that originated on the Channel Island of Guernsey. Like the Jersey, it is thought to have descended from French cattle. Larger than Jerseys, Guernseys are fawn-colored and marked with white. Their milk has a pronounced yellow color. First exported to the U.S. in 1830, they are found also in Australia and Canada. |
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| The Bailiwick of Guernsey includes the two smaller islands of Alderney and Sark. The OASIS system will be deployed "on island" in a redundant configuration, important for Cable & Wireless Guernsey, since the company provides complete emergency services for the Bailiwick of Guernsey as well as the full suite of operator assistance services. |
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