Country Information
| Sovereign State | No (Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom) |
| Country Codes | GS, SGS, 239 |
| Official Name | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
| Continent | Antarctica (located in the southern Atlantic Ocean) |
| Capital | King Edward Point |
| Government Type | Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom |
| Currency | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Calling Code | No separate calling code; served by the British Antarctic Territory code +44 |
| Member Of | Not a member of the United Nations (Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom) |
| Population | No permanent population |
| Total Area | 3,903 km² (South Georgia), 309 km² (South Sandwich Islands) |
| Highest Point | Mount Paget, South Georgia (2,935 meters, 9,629 feet) |
| Lowest Point | Atlantic Ocean (0 meters, 0 feet) |
| GDP Per Capita | Not applicable |
| Life Expectancy | Not applicable |
| Internet TLD | .gs |
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands National Anthem
As a British Overseas Territory, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands use the United Kingdom’s national anthem:
God Save the King
God save our gracious King!
Long live our noble King!
God save the King!
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the King.
Thy choicest gifts in store
On him be pleased to pour,
Long may he reign.
May he defend our laws,
And ever give us cause,
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the King.
Flags of Neighboring Countries
As remote islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands do not have neighboring countries in the traditional sense. The nearest countries are:
History of the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Flag
The flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands was adopted on October 3, 1985. It is a British Blue Ensign with the Union Flag in the canton and the coat of arms of the territory on the right side.
The coat of arms features a golden lion holding a torch, symbolizing the discovery of the Antarctic region by Captain James Cook. The blue and white wavy lines represent the ocean, while the reindeer symbolizes the two herds found on South Georgia, introduced from Norway. The penguin symbolizes the native wildlife in the territory.
The flag’s design reflects the territory’s status as a British Overseas Territory and its maritime nature. The inclusion of unique local elements in the coat of arms represents South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands’ distinctive identity within the British overseas territories.
As there is no permanent population, the flag is primarily used for governmental purposes and by research stations. It symbolizes the territory’s administration, its historical ties to the United Kingdom, and its unique geographical and ecological significance, particularly in terms of its diverse marine and bird life. The flag represents the territory in diplomatic contexts and is a symbol of the ongoing research and conservation efforts in this remote part of the world.