South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are remote, cold, island territories in the southern Atlantic Ocean, governed by the United Kingdom. South Georgia is a rugged, mountainous island known for its glaciers and abundant wildlife, including seals, penguins, and seabirds. The surrounding South Sandwich Islands are smaller and volcanic. These territories are important for scientific research, especially related to climate and marine life, and are protected areas to conserve their unique ecosystems. Human presence is mostly limited to research stations and occasional expeditions, with no permanent population.