South Georgia: Flag and Facts
South Georgia, grouped with the South Sandwich Islands, is a territory in the Antarctic region whose capital is King Edward Point.
- Official name
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Capital
- King Edward Point
- Region
- Antarctic
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Saint Helena pound
- Area
- 3,903 km² (1,507 sq mi)
- People
- South Georgian South Sandwich Islander
- Calling code
- +500
- Borders
- No land borders
- Status
- Territory (not a sovereign country)
About South Georgia
Look far south on the map and you reach this remote spot, filed under the Antarctic region rather than any continent people usually picture. Its official name also includes the South Sandwich Islands, so more than one island group is involved. Altogether the land covers 3,903 square kilometers, a decent size for a place most folks have never heard of.
The capital is King Edward Point. English is the language listed for the territory, and the money in use is the Saint Helena pound, written with the £ sign. It is not an independent country and does not hold a seat at the United Nations. Anyone from there gets a long label: a South Georgian South Sandwich Islander, which might be the wordiest demonym on any list. It makes a great surprise pick on a random country wheel.
Did you know?
- The official demonym is South Georgian South Sandwich Islander, quite a mouthful for one person.
- Prices there are counted in Saint Helena pounds, not euros or dollars.
- The territory is filed under the Antarctic region on world lists.
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Questions about South Georgia
Is South Georgia a country?
No. It is a territory that is not independent and is not a UN member.
How big is South Georgia?
The territory covers 3,903 square kilometers.
Sources
- REST Countries data (mledoze/countries), checked October 8, 2026
- Flag artwork: flag-icons (MIT), checked October 8, 2026
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