The economy is driven by fisheries and eco-tourism. Applications to visit South Georgia should be made in writing to the Commissioner, who can also supply an information booklet for visitors. Attractions include a whaling museum at Grytviken, Sir Ernest Shackleton's grave and the Bay of Isles, designated an area of special tourist interest and offering many opportunities for seal and bird watching. The group also includes Inaccessible Island, the three Nightingale Islands and Gough Island. Anglican with a small Roman Catholic minority.
Calls have to be placed through the international operator.
The island no longer requires British aid for its day to day expenses but does receive aid for major projects. The Government and the lobster fishing industry are the only employers. See separate section. The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are not integral parts of the United Kingdom but are dependencies of the Crown and enjoy a high degree of internal self-government. Information on these islands has been placed at the end of the United Kingdom section.