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The island of 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.
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Country
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Surface Area: 78 sq km
Population: 65,031 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: English Channel
Capital City: Saint Peter Port
Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister: Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY
Independent since: none (British crown dependency)
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