Fun facts about South Georgia Island
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South Georgia was probably discovered in 1675 by Anthony de la Roché, who named it Roche Island.
South Georgia Island
United Kingdom
South Georgia is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It lies around 1,400 kilometres east of the Falkland Islands.
From the “History” section
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Ernest Shackleton is buried in the cemetery at Grytviken alongside Frank Wild.
South Georgia Island
United Kingdom
South Georgia is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It lies around 1,400 kilometres east of the Falkland Islands.
From the “History” section
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The island has no tree cover and generally has snow during the winter months.
South Georgia Island
United Kingdom
South Georgia is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It lies around 1,400 kilometres east of the Falkland Islands.
From the “Geography and fauna” section
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In 2013, all 3,500 reindeer on the island were culled due to their negative impact on the ecosystem.
South Georgia Island
United Kingdom
South Georgia is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It lies around 1,400 kilometres east of the Falkland Islands.
From the “Geography and fauna” section
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Photo: European Space Agency · CC BY-SA 3.0 igo
In 2018, South Georgia was declared free of invasive rodents, leading to an increase in the number of South Georgia pipits.
South Georgia Island
United Kingdom
South Georgia is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It lies around 1,400 kilometres east of the Falkland Islands.
From the “Geography and fauna” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: European Space Agency · CC BY-SA 3.0 igo