Flag of Guernsey

🎨 What the flag means

Guernsey's flag is white with the red cross of Saint George and a gold cross inside it. The gold cross recalls William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy. Together, the crosses show that the islanders have Norman roots and are loyal to the British Crown. The flag was created in 1985 so Guernsey's athletes would not be mixed up with England's.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

67.8 thousand (2024)

🏙️ Capital

St. Peter Port

🗣️ Main language

EnglishAlso official: French, Guernésiais

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Guernsey cows are famous for their rich, creamy milk, which makes butter with a deep yellow colour.
2. The Golden Guernsey is a rare breed of goat from the island with a golden-coloured coat.
3. French writer Victor Hugo lived in Guernsey for fifteen years and wrote Les Misérables there.