Facts About South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
GOVERNMENT: British Overseas Territory
CAPITAL: King Edward Point
SIZE: About 1,500 square miles
POPULATION: Approximately 30
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Wikipedia Introduction to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Article with information the history, geography, islands,
island groups, climate, government, military, economy, flora, fauna,
of South Georgia Island and the South Sandwich Islands.
BBC SG and SSI Profile
Article on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Web site
with an overview of the islands, a collection of facts,
leaders, and media.
World Fact Book SG and SSI Profile
Includes a generaL introduction to the islands and inforamtion about
their geography, society, government, economy,
transportation, military issues and transnational issues.
South Georgia Island: Paradise of Ice
Public Broadcasting System (PBS) special feature about
South Georgia Island. Categories include Ice and Isolation,
Island Insights, Classroom Resources, Trivia Challenge, a screen
saver, and related resources.
South Georgia: Lost Whaling Station at the end of the World
Article about the whaling history and whaling stations on South
Georgia Island. published on the BBC News Magazine Web site.
Argentine Invasion of South Georgia
Wikipedia article about the Battle of Grytviken, an incident on April 3, 1982
during which Argentina's naval forces seized control of the east coast
of South Georgia Island.
South Georgia Rat Removal Campaign
About South Georgia and the SSI
South America Travel Guide
