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South Georgia

South Georgia is a territory in Antarctica, covering about 3,903 km² (1,507 sq mi). Its capital is King Edward Point. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
King Edward Point
Continent
Antarctica
Area
3,903 km²
Internet domain
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World map with South Georgia highlighted in green and circled
Where South Georgia is on the world map.

Does South Georgia count as a country?

Not toward the 195. South Georgia is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".

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