South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica
This post was last updated by José of onez on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Image of Grytviken, capital city of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a remote UK territory protecting marine biodiversity, promoting sustainable fisheries, and climate research.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in one word would be “Whaling,” meaning former station.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Flag
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a country located in the South America sub‑region of the Americas continent.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands administrative divisions
overseas territory of the UKEasy learning about South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
The capital city of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is Grytviken.
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is located in | South America Americas Continent Inhabitants of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are called South Georgia Islanders, South Sandwich Islanders |
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has a population of | inhabitants within a total area of 3,903 Km2 (2,425 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Climate | variable, with mostly westerly winds throughout the year interspersed with periods of calm; nearly all precipitation falls as snow |
| Currency name & code | Pound (GBP) |
| Internet ccTLD | .gs |
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