South Georgia

noun

1. a British island in the S Atlantic, about 800 miles (1,290 km) SE of the Falkland Islands. About 1,000 sq. mi. (2,590 sq. km).

South Georgia

noun

1. an island in the S Atlantic, about 1300 km (800 miles) southeast of the Falkland Islands, part of the UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ; no permanent population. Area: 3755 sq km (1450 sq miles)

Other Words From

• South Georgian adjective noun

Example Sentences

Ms McKenna, who previously worked in a heritage role on the Antarctic island of South Georgia, said she was really excited to go.

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Shackleton died in 1922 in South Georgia during his final expedition.

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The wooden cross stood for almost 100 years at King Edward Point, South Georgia, near Grytviken, before it was replaced with a replica in 2018 to preserve the original memorial from the elements.

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The Hope Cross is on long-term loan from the South Georgia Museum.

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Endurance became stuck in pack ice within weeks of setting off from South Georgia.

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