South Georgia
British Overseas Territory ยท United Kingdom
South Georgia is a British Overseas Territory, in Antarctica. Argentina also claims it. Its capital is King Edward Point. It covers 3,903 kmยฒ. It has no land borders.
South Georgia at a glance
- Capital
- King Edward Point
- Area
- 3,903 kmยฒ
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- Saint Helena pound
- People
- South Georgian South Sandwich Islander
- Calling code
- +500
- Internet domain
- .gs
- Coast
- Surrounded by sea
How South Georgia compares
- Similar in size: Cape Verde (4,033 kmยฒ).
- The Saint Helena pound is also used in 1 other place: Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
- English is also an official language in 59 other countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana and 53 more.
The flag of South Georgia
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South Georgia has no land borders
South Georgia shares no land border with another country.
Quick quiz: South Georgia
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1. Which is the flag of South Georgia?
That's the flag of South Georgia.
2. What is the capital of South Georgia?
King Edward Point is the capital of South Georgia.
Questions about South Georgia
Is South Georgia a country?
No. South Georgia is a British Overseas Territory. Argentina also claims it. It is not one of the 195 countries.
What is the capital of South Georgia?
The capital of South Georgia is King Edward Point.
Does South Georgia have any land borders?
No. South Georgia is surrounded by sea and shares no land border with another country.
How big is South Georgia?
South Georgia covers 3,903 kmยฒ, about the same size as Cape Verde (4,033 kmยฒ).
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