Trivia in Guernsey
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: White field with a red cross, overlaid by a yellow Norman cross, a common Channel Islands motif
Emblem: A coat of arms featuring three golden lions (leopards) on a red field
Trivia & facts
- .gg domain popular with esports and gaming sites.
- Island's red postboxes mix royal ciphers GR and ER historically.
- Guernsey milk is high-fat with golden tint called 'Golden Milk.'
- Victor Hugo wrote Les Misérables during exile on the island.
- Tidal range exceeds 10m, among Europe's largest.
- Local dialect Guernésiais preserved in school education amid declining speakers.
- Vehicle number plates are 1-5 digits only without alphabet.
- Wild ormer (abalone) has strict regulations permitting collection only on January/February/New Year spring tides.
- Few traffic lights on island; roundabouts manage traffic.
- Pound notes have unique island design, may require exchange on mainland.