South Georgia - Wikipedia
South Georgia is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It lies around 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) east of the Falkland Islands.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands - Wikipedia
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands.
South Georgia | Island, Map, & Facts | Britannica
South Georgia, mountainous barren island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 800 miles (1,300 km) east-southeast of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). It is part of the British overseas territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, although Argentina also claims the territory.
TRAVEL to SOUTH GEORGIA ISLAND - NOMADasaurus
South Georgia Island is one of the most remote destinations on the entire planet, hidden away in the wild waters of the southern Atlantic Ocean. Located in the subantarctic, around 1400km east-south-east from the Falkland Islands, and 2000km from Ushuaia on the South American mainland, a trip to this isolated island is a journey only for ...
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands - The World Factbook
Jan 16, 2025 · South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands lie approximately 1,000 km east of the Falkland Islands and have been under British administration since 1908 -- except for a brief period in 1982 when Argentina occupied them. Grytviken, on South Georgia, was a 19th- and early 20th-century whaling station.
South Georgia – A Visitor’s Guide - Government of South Georgia ...
Our film ‘South Georgia – A Visitor’s Guide’ is compulsory viewing for all visitors to South Georgia. Its aim is to inspire visitors to respect and protect the island and its wildlife during their visit.
Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Stunningly beautiful and rugged, this island wildlife sanctuary, once visited, is not easily forgotten. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays are breathtaking sights.
Where Are The South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Located ...
Aug 6, 2018 · South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are a United Kingdom Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean. The SGSSI are a group of sub-Antarctic islands, located in the South Atlantic Ocean. This region is located to the east of the southern tip of South America and north of Antarctica.
How to Visit - Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are only accessible by sea. There is no visitor accommodation ashore, therefore most people visit by cruise ship or yacht. All visits require a visit permit.
South Georgia Island – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
South Georgia Island is a sub-Antarctic island administered by the United Kingdom as part of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It lies 1390 km southeast of the Falkland Islands and 2150 km from South America, and is 170 km long by 35 km wide with a mountainous interior.