Guernsey Education

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.