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Sark has an area of 2.10 square miles (5.44 sq km), with a pop. of approx. 600.
Sark consists of two main parts: Greater Sark (in the north) and Little Sark.
4. In 2008, under the premise that it was necessary to comply with the European
Convention on Human Rights, and with the influence of the Barclay brothers,
Sark dismantled its previous feudal system of government.
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13. They are connected by a narrow isthmus called La Coupée which is
300 feet (91 m) long and has a drop of 330 feet (100 m) on each side.
Protective railings were erected in 1900.
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22. In January 2011 Sark was the first island to be designated as a Dark Sky
Community. Other places with the designation have been mainly uninhabited.
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24. The Dark Sky designation recognizes that Sark is sufficiently clear of light pollution to
allow naked-eye astronomy. Though Sark was aided in its achievement by its location,
its historic ban on cars and the fact that they have no public lighting, it was also
necessary that the local residents make adjustments.
They have been highly commended for re-siting lights and other efforts.
46. Off the south end of Little Sark are the Venus Pool and the Adonis Pool, both
natural swimming pools whose waters are refreshed at high tide.
47. Above Venus Pool is the site of the old Sark silver mines which were built in the 1830s.
The crumbling remains of the chimneys and buildings still remain.
58. The "Le Moulin" windmill
(circa 1905) is located at the
highest point on Sark is 374
feet (114 m) above sea-level.
Here is the original windmill,
dated 1571.
During World War II, the
island was occupied by
German forces from 1940–
1945, as were the other
Channel Islands. The sails
were removed at that time.
59. Sark Prison is apparently the smallest in the world.
It can house 2 prisoners and is still used for overnight stays.
