🇬🇸 South Georgia

About South Georgia

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. Stretching in the east–west direction, South Georgia is around 170 kilometres (106 mi) long and has a maximum width of 35 kilometres (22 mi). The terrain is mountainous, with the central ridge rising to 2,935 metres (9,629 ft) at Mount Paget. The northern coast is indented with numerous bays and fjords, serving as harbours.

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

British pound (GBP)

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Antarctic

Capital

King Edward Point

Area

3,903 km²

Timezone

UTC-02:00

Languages

English

Calling Code

+500

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

GS