South Georgia

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • ; island in the southern ocean, Atlantic Ocean part of the territory, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands UK (country) a British-owned territory
  • ; island group next to South Georgia Island, in the territory, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands UK (country)

Related

Similar words

  • Isle of Georgia
  • St Peter's Island
  • St. Peter's Island
  • Saint Peter's Island
  • Roche Island

Origin

  • The main island was renamed "Isle of Georgia" in 1775, in honour of King George III of Great Britain, by Captain James Cook.

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