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South Georgia

Location
Location Description

Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, east of the tip of South America and the Falkland Islands

Continent
Antarctica
Bordering Countries
None
Independent
No
Parent Country
United Kingdom
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is blue with the UK flag in the canton. The national coat of arms is centered on the fly half and has a green shield with a golden lion holding a torch. A fur seal is to the left of the shield and a Macaroni penguin to the right. A reindeer appears above the crest, and below the shield on a scroll is the Latin motto "LEO TERRAM PROPRIAM PROTEGAT" (Let the Lion Protect its Own Land).

Capital
King Edward Point
Language
English
Currency
(pound)
Size
1,507 sq mi (3,903 sq km) — 179th largest
Total Population
0 people — 246th largest
Population Density
0 people per sq mi (0 people per sq km) — 246th largest

Country Location

Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, east of the tip of South America and the Falkland Islands

Country Flag

The flag of this country is blue with the UK flag in the canton. The national coat of arms is centered on the fly half and has a green shield with a golden lion holding a torch. A fur seal is to the left of the shield and a Macaroni penguin to the right. A reindeer appears above the crest, and below the shield on a scroll is the Latin motto "LEO TERRAM PROPRIAM PROTEGAT" (Let the Lion Protect its Own Land).