Location of Sark: A Car-Free Crown Dependency Island

Sark is a small island in the English Channel, part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. It lies ~13 km (8 mi) east of Guernsey, ~32 km (20 mi) west of the Cotentin Peninsula (France). Key facts:

  • Area: 5.45 km² (2.1 sq mi)
  • Population: ~500 (no cars; tractors, bicycles, horse-drawn transport only)
  • Governance: Feudal system until 2008; now elected Chief Pleas.
  • Dark Sky Community: First island designated for minimal light pollution.

Accessible by passenger ferry from Guernsey (45–60 min).

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