South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is the resting place of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton’s epic and aborted voyage to Antarctic end up with him and five other men traveling from Elephant Island to South Georgia Island by lifeboat to get help for his crew in 1922.
South Georgia Island is the most important penguin and seabird breeding area in the world. Millions of penguins can be found in colonies around the island.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is Southern America, with a population around 32 people. Its capital is King Edward Point, and their currency is Pound Sterling(GBP). The official language is English.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Possession Day (Jan 17)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- Queen’s Birthday (Date Varies)
- Liberation Day (Apr 25)
- Shackleton Day (May 20)
- Midwinter Day (Date Varies)
- Toothfish Day (Sep 4)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day (Dec 26)
It has no world heritage site and national park.
Want to learn more? Check out South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands’ tourism website!
Also check out the South Georgia Museum.
Fun activities to do
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