Guernsey |  |
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Guernsey | |
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| capital: | Saint Peter Port |
| geographic coordinates: | 49 27 N, 2 32 W |
| time difference: | UTC 0 |
| daylight saving time: | +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October |
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Guernsey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy, which held sway in both France and England. The islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II. Guernsey is a British crown dependency, but is not part of the UK. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation. |