🇬🇸South Georgia
South America (Subantarctic)
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 :Risque élevé dû à l'isolement extrême, conditions météorologiques hostiles et absence d'infrastructures médicales.
Risk areas
Îles Sandwich du Sud - Activité volcanique et tempêtesGéorgie du Sud - Glaciers instables et vents violents
Crime(low)
- Aucune criminalité significative due à l'absence de population permanente.
- Restez vigilant lors des visites de croisière.
Terrorism(low)
- Risque négligeable dans cette zone isolée.
- Suivez les avis du FCDO britannique.
Transport
- Vérifiez les conditions météo avant tout voyage.
- Utilisez des opérateurs accrédités.
Natural risks(Élevé : volcans actifs, tempêtes, glaciers.)
- Évitez les zones volcaniques.
- Préparez un équipement polaire complet.
Health(Aucun système de santé local, évacuation vers les Malouines.)
- Vaccins : Hépatite A/B, rage, grippe.
- Assurance rapatriement obligatoire.
Practical tips
- Permis requis pour débarquer.
- Respectez les zones protégées.
- Préparez-vous à l'absence de 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)