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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: A Unique Territory

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Government

The territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is governed by the Governor of the Falkland Islands. The current Commissioner, Alison Blake, oversees the administration of the islands.

Executive Branch Structure

• The executive branch has a:
  • Chief Executive
  • Three Directors
  • Two managers
  • A Business Support Officer
• Government Officers are responsible for managing various aspects of the territory, including:
  • Vessel visits and fishing regulations
  • Tourism management
  • Representation on the ground

Economy

The economy of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is limited, with revenues of £6.3 million in 2020.

Sources of Revenue

• The main sources of revenue are:
  • Fishing licences (80% of total revenue)
  • Sale of postage stamps
  • Tourism
  • Customs and harbour dues

Tourism

Tourism has become an increasingly important source of income for the territory, with many cruise ships and sailing yachts visiting the area.

• Visitors can only reach the islands by sea due to the lack of airstrips.
• The unique and remote location of the islands makes them a popular destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

Postage Stamps

The territory issues its own postage stamps, which are highly sought after by topical stamp collectors.

Rare First-Day Cover Sets

• Only four genuine first-day cover sets exist, saved during the Falklands War.
• These rare collections are highly valuable and highly prized among philatelists.

Currency and Internet Domain

• The official currency of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is the pound sterling.
• The territory has its own internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD), .gs, which is a unique identifier on the global internet.