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Guernsey

Capital St. Peter Port
Area Sq Km 78
Area Sq Miles 30
Population 64 555
Languages French, English
Religions Protestant, Roman, Catholic
Currency Pound
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Guernsey

Economy Overview
Finance, tourism and agriculture are the main components of Guernsey's economy. The island has gradually been developed as an offshore financial centre. Various institutions incorporated on the island to take advantage of its favourable tax and corporate disclosure requirements now account for 60 per cent of government revenues; (the future of this sector depends largely on future EU legislation and diktats). Flowers and tomatoes are the main agricultural exports and enjoy international recognition. Tourism has been growing steadily, although its relative importance has been far outstripped by the financial sector.  
Government
The British monarch is head of state, represented locally by a Lieutenant Governor. Internal affairs are governed by the island's parliament, the States of Deliberation. The 'States', as it is commonly known, has 57 members divided into four groups: 12 conseillers chosen from an electoral college; 33 deputies elected directly by universal suffrage; ten representatives of the douzaines or parish councils and two representatives from the small neighbouring island of Alderney. The most recent elections were held in 2000. No political parties are represented at Guernsey elections.

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