South Georgia
17th to 19th centuries
The island of South Georgia was first sighted and visited in … Se mere

The climate is classified as polar, and the weather is highly variable and harsh, making a tundra (ET) in Köppen climate classification. … Se mere

Commercial sealing occurred on the islands between 1817 and 1909. During that period 20 visits are recorded by sealing vessels. Se mere

The sole official language of the territory is English, which is widely spoken amongst residents currently and used for nearly all administrative … Se mere

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are a collection of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. Most of the islands, rising steeply from the … Se mere

Executive power is vested in the monarch of the United Kingdom and is exercised by the Commissioner, a post held by the Governor of the Falkland Islands Se mere

Plants
Native plants
The parts of the islands that are not permanently covered in snow or ice are part of the Se mere