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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
GOVERNMENT
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Country name:
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conventional long form: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
conventional short form: none |
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Dependency status:
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overseas territory of the UK, also claimed by Argentina; administered from the Falkland Islands by a commissioner, who is concurrently governor of the Falkland Islands, representing Queen ELIZABETH II; Grytviken, formerly a whaling station on South Georgia, is a scientific base |
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National holiday:
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Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) |
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Constitution:
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adopted 3 October 1985 |
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Legal system:
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the laws of the UK, where applicable, apply; the senior magistrate from the Falkland Islands presides over the Magistrates Court |
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Diplomatic representation in the US:
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none (overseas territory of the UK, also claimed by Argentina) |
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Diplomatic representation from the US:
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none (overseas territory of the UK, also claimed by Argentina) |
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Flag description:
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the flag of the UK is used |
ECONOMY
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Economy - overview:
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Some fishing takes place in adjacent waters. There is a potential source of income from harvesting finfish and krill. The islands receive income from postage stamps produced in the UK, sale of fishing licenses, and harbor and landing fees from tourist vessels. Tourism from specialized cruise ships is increasing rapidly. |