An island in the southern part of the English Channel, one of the British Channel Islands. Known as the birthplace of the Guernsey dairy breed, cattle are raised here. Other crops include tomatoes, persimmons, and stone. Settled by Norman people from Normandy in the 11th century. The main city is St. Peter Port. Administratively, it includes the islands of Alderney and Sark. 63 km2 . Approximately 59,800 people (2001). → Related channel [Islands] Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
イギリス海峡南部,英領チャネル諸島中の島。乳牛ガーンジー種の原産地として知られ,牛の飼育が行われる。ほかにトマト,花卉(かき),石材などを産する。11世紀にノルマンディーからノルマン系民族が入植。主要都市セント・ピーター・ポート。行政上オルダニー,サークなどの諸島を含む。63km2。約5万9800人(2001)。 →関連項目チャネル[諸島] 出典 株式会社平凡社百科事典マイペディアについて 情報 |
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