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Major cities and airports in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (UK)
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1. King Edward Point – No civil airport
Time and Communication
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (UK) follow South Georgia Time which is GMT-2 and there is no daylight saving time. As the islands are uninhabited, there are no mobile operators and call quality is not applicable.
Money and shopping
The official currency is the British Pound (£), with an exchange rate of approximately 1 USD to 0.74 British Pound as of 2023. There are no establishments for shopping or facilities for currency exchange on the islands.
Transportation
Due to the absence of inhabitants and tourists, there are no standard forms of transportation on South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (UK). The only access to the islands is by sea, typically via research vessels or expedition cruises.
Touristic attractions
- South Georgia Museum: Located in Grytviken, this museum provides information about the history and wildlife of South Georgia.
- Grytviken Whaling Station: The abandoned whaling station that once was the largest in South Georgia.
- St. Andrews Bay: Home to one of the world’s largest king penguin colonies.
- Shackleton’s Grave: The final resting place of the famous Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
- Fortuna Bay: A beautiful bay known for its diverse wildlife, especially seals and penguins.