English, French, Norman-French dialect spoken in country districts

Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Congregational, Methodist

Financial services - banking, fund management, insurance - account for about 23% of employment and 32% of total income in this tiny, prosperous Channel Island economy. The evolving economic integration of the EU nations is changing the environment under which Guernsey operates.

Defence the responsibility of the UK

None (British crown dependancy)

Airports: 2, Airports w/paved runways:2

The United Kingdom is politically stable, with a modern infrastructure, but shares with the rest of the world an increased threat of terrorist incidents of international origin, as well as the potential for occasional and isolated violence related to the political situation in Northern Ireland (a part of the United Kingdom).

Infant MR total:  4.59 deaths/1,000 live births

Life expectancy at birth:  TOTAL 80.53 years

               (male 77.53/female 83.64)

Required :None

Recommended: Hep A & B, Boosters:DPT

To prevent tickborne encephalitis, as well as Lyme disease, travelers should take precautions to prevent tick bites (see below). Legionnaries disease, caused by the Legionella bacterium, is sporadic; some outbreaks have involved tourists at resort hotels.

While medical services are widely available, free care under the National Health System is allowed only to UK residents and certain EU nationals. Tourists and short-term visitors can expect charges that may be significantly higher than those assessed in the United States.

In 2004-2005 there has been a marked increase in reported cases of mumps in the United Kingdom.

Country Calling Code:  +44 + 1481    Internet Country Code:  .gg