Geography

Guernsey

Advertise on Databook — contact us
IndicatorValue
Total areaNo authoritative open source found
Exclusive economic zone (EEZ)No authoritative open source found
Administrative divisions (ADM1)No authoritative open source found
LocationWestern Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of FranceCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Coastline50 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Land boundaries0 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Bordering countriesNo authoritative open source found
Terrainmostly flat with low hills in southwestCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Climatetemperate with mild winters and cool summers; about 50% of days are overcastCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Natural resourcescroplandCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Highest pointLe Moulin on Sark 114 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Lowest pointEnglish Channel 0 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Mean elevationNo authoritative open source found
Area (comparative)about one-half the size of Washington, D.C.CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Natural hazardsvery large tidal variation and fast currents can make local waters dangerousCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Maritime claimsterritorial sea: 12 nm; exclusive fishing zone: 12 nmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive

Section metadata

Data year2025
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage11/16
LicenseCC-BY
Advertise on Databook — contact us
Datasets on this page
  • CIA World Factbook
    cia_factbook
    Edition: 2025
Advertise on Databook — contact us

About this data

Guernsey's geography on Databook compiles 11 indicators from 1 open datasets including CIA World Factbook. Key figures include location (Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France), coastline (50 km). Data is referenced to 2025. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.