Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, east of the tip of South America.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands lie approximately 1,000 km east of the Falkland Islands and have been under British administration since ...
Longitude: -37
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to South Georgia:
11,094.645 km
Terrain:
Most of the islands are rugged and mountainous rising steeply from the sea; South Georgia is largely barren with steep, glacier-covered mountains; the South Sandwich Islands are of volcanic origin with some active volcanoes.
Natural Resources:
Fish.
Population: 30
Area: 3,903 km2
slightly larger than Rhode Island
The north coast of South Georgia has several large bays, which provide good anchorage.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| SHP | Saint Helena pound | £ |
Capital City: King Edward Point
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 1:42 pm (GMT-02:00)
The flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a blue field with the Union Jack and the coat of arms of the territory.
Bordering Countries
South Georgia has no bordering countries.
Visiting South Georgia
You're in for a treat! South Georgia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Unique wildlife and marine life
- Stunning polar landscapes
- Research and exploration opportunities
- Extreme weather conditions
- Remote and difficult to access
- Limited facilities and services
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Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- There is no permanent population and no specific cuisine.
- Food for researchers and visitors is typically brought in.
- Meals are usually simple and utilitarian.
- Wildlife watching, including seals and penguins
- Exploring glaciers and icebergs
- Learning about research activities
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