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🇬🇸South Georgia
South America (Subantarctic)· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
King Edward Point
Population
30
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP £)
Languages
anglais
Continent
South America (Subantarctic)
Calling code
+500
Timezone
UTC-02:00
Area
3,755 km²
Government
British Overseas Territory
National day
Not applicable (British territory)
Internet domain
.gs
About
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory with no permanent population, located in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It hosts a temporary population of scientists and government staff ranging from 8 to 40 people seasonally. The territory is renowned for its rich subantarctic wildlife, including massive penguin and albatross colonies.
Safety
Risk level :High risk due to extreme isolation, hostile weather conditions, and lack of medical infrastructure.
Risk areas
South Sandwich Islands - Volcanic activity and stormsSouth Georgia - Unstable glaciers and strong winds
Crime(Low)
- No significant crime due to the absence of a permanent population.
- Remain vigilant during cruise visits.
Terrorism(Low)
- Negligible risk in this isolated area.
- Follow the advice of the British FCDO.
Transport
- Check weather conditions before any trip.
- Use accredited operators.
Natural risks(High: active volcanoes, storms, glaciers.)
- Avoid volcanic areas.
- Prepare full polar equipment.
Health(No local healthcare system, evacuation to the Falklands.)
- Vaccines: Hepatitis A/B, rabies, influenza.
- Mandatory repatriation insurance.
Practical tips
- Permit required to disembark.
- Respect protected areas.
- Prepare for lack of services.
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city centerND
1-bedroom apartment in city centerND
1-bedroom apartment in suburbND
3-bedroom apartment in city centerND
3-bedroom apartment in suburbND
Food
Inexpensive restaurant mealND
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurantND
McDonald's menuND
Local beer (0.5L)ND
CappuccinoND
Water (1.5L)ND
Bread (500g)ND
Milk (1L)ND
Eggs (12)ND
Chicken (1kg)ND
Apples (1kg)ND
Bananas (1kg)ND
Transport
Public transport ticketND
Monthly transport subscriptionND
Taxi ride (start)ND
Taxi (1km)ND
Gasoline (1L)ND
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)ND
Tennis court (1h weekend)ND
CinemaND
TheaterND
Health
General practitioner consultationND
Dentist consultationND
Antibiotic medicationsND
Cold medications (6 days)ND
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)ND/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)ND/mois
Public services for 85m² apartmentND/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)ND
Nike sports shoesND
International primary school (monthly)ND
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType G
Emergency numbers
Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
Not practiced (no commercial tourism)