South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands)

Is a dependent political entity in the continent of Antarctica.

Its center lies at a latitude of -56 and longitude of -33.

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands also goes by the names, An tSeoirsia Theas agus Oileain Sandwich Theas, An tSeoirsia Theas agus Oileáin Sandwich Theas, Del-Georgia es Del-Sandwich Szigetek, Dienviddzordzija un Dienvidsendvicu salas, Dienviddžordžija un Dien

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands currently has a population of 0 (estimate).

Largest Cities within South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territory)

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Travel Summary

South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation in South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands; the local authorities based in Stanley, Falkland Islands deal with all requests for consular assistance. See General - Consular Representation.

You must apply in advance of your visit for permission to land on the Islands. You should check with your tour operator/visit organiser who will normally do this on your behalf (applications available online at South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands website).

You should be aware of the risks posed by the harsh climatic conditions in this isolated sub-Antarctic Territory.

There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

There are no medical (or search and rescue) facilities and you should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance and Travel Insurance.