Political parties and leaders: none; all independents

International organization participation: none

Diplomatic representation in the US: none (British crown
dependency)

Diplomatic representation from the US: none (British crown
dependency)

Flag description: white with the red cross of Saint George
(patron saint of England) extending to the edges of the flag

Economy

Economy—overview: Financial services?banking, fund management, insurance, etc.—account for about 55% of total income in this tiny Channel Island economy. Tourism, manufacturing, and horticulture, mainly tomatoes and cut flowers, have been declining. Light tax and death duties make Guernsey a popular tax haven. The evolving economic integration of the EU nations is changing the rules of the game under which Guernsey operates.

GDP: $NA

GDP—real growth rate: NA%

GDP—per capita: $NA