| Guernsey, island in
the English Channel, one of the Channel Islands, a dependency of the British
crown. The northern part of the island is flat and low, and the southern
part rises to a plateau about 90 m (300 ft) above sea level. Agriculture
and tourism are the principal industries. Flowers, fruits, and tomatoes,
the chief crops, are raised for export. Guernsey is particularly noted for
its breed of cattle called Guernsey cattle. Saint Peter Port is the capital
and principal seaport. Steamships and airplane service link the island with
England. Area, 63.5 km (24.5 sq mi); population (1991) 58,867. |