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Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-07-27): In 1908, both the South Sandwich and South Georgia islands were formally annexed by Great Britain, but their identity once again came under fire after Argentina made a territorial claim in 1927. This dispute came to a head when Argentina attempted to annex South Georgia as a dependency of the Falkland Islands in 1982. [...] Perhaps once of the most momentous points in South Georgia’s young history is the Battle of Grytviken, part of Argentina’s campaign to annex the Falklands in 1982. The conflict occurred when Argentinean troops landed on South Georgia in February, overcoming the British Marines stationed there. Britain finally recaptured the island in April of the same year. [...] Presently, it forms part of an island group called the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, a British overseas territory since 1985. Only a small group of scientists remain on the island, charged with the maintenance of the British Antarctic Survey stations there.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-01): South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) are a chain of Subantarctic islands in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. The islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom: they have no permanent residents and their administration is physically based in the Falklands, but since 1985 they have been a separate jurisdiction. [...] Sea-faring nations made claims on these islands, as on the Antarctic mainland, in hopes of deep-sea oil or other lucre, and for the usual flag-waving reasons: "It's the frozen pits, but we're damned if we'll let the commies claim it". In Antarctica all these claims were waived in the Treaty, created in 1959 and coming into force in 1961, but it doesn't apply north of the 60th parallel. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are north of that line, and are therefore held and governed by Britain. Argentina also claims them, and the 1982 Falklands or Malvinas War was triggered by Argentine landings on South Georgia. Forty years on, you need British permission to land, but that's chiefly to protect wildlife and the fragile habitat.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-09-14): South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands, UK Overseas Territory (also claimed by Argentina) Entry requirements: South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands has not stated its YF vaccination certificate requirements. [...] See Health Information for Travelers to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (U.K.).
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2009-08-04): The Argentine Republic reaffirms its sovereign rights over the Malvinas, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and its surrounding maritime areas, which form an integral part of its national territory. [...] The Argentine Government recalls that the Malvinas, South Georgias and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas are an integral part of the Argentine Republic's national territory and that, being illegitimately occupied by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, they are subject to a sovereignty dispute between both countries, which is recognized by the United Nations and other international organizations. [...] The Argentine Government reaffirms its legitimate sovereign rights over the Malvinas, South Georgias and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas, which are an integral part of its national territory."
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-04-06): South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is a self-governing British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, east of the top of South America. The island wildlife sanctuary is breathtakingly beautiful, once visited, is not easily forgotten. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays are magnificent sights. It is a real "oasis" in the southern oceans that are specie-rich, have high levels of biodiversity and important endemism and is home to amazing wildlife such as penguins, albatrosses, seals, whales and petrels. [...] Laws for South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are made by the Commissioner for the Territory who can make primary legislation in the form of ‘Ordinances’, and can make secondary legislation in the form of ‘Orders and Regulations’. The Islands are also subject to legislation made by the UK government that are directly applied to them. These laws are mostly concerned with international relations. Economic activity in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is limited. In 2011, the territory recorded a revenue of £4.5 million, with fishing licences accounting for 80% of that. Some fishing takes place in adjacent waters. Harvesting finfish and krill are potential sources of income. Other sources of revenue include the sale of postage stamps and coins, tourism, and customs and harbour and landing fees from tourist vessels. Tourism from cruise ships is increasing rapidly. The Islands are only accessible by sea. As there is no visitor accommodation ashore, most visitors arrive by cruise ship or yacht.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-12-23): Democracy & Human Rights [...] UN & Other International Organizations [...] This volume is part of a subseries of volumes of the Foreign Relations series that documents the foreign policy decision making of the administration of President Ronald Reagan. This volume addresses the administration’s response to the crisis and 1982 war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the South Atlantic island territories of the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands. It charts the development of the Anglo-Argentine sovereignty dispute which, from the U.S. perspective, was transformed by the Argentine landings on the Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia in March–April 1982 from a persistent, though peripheral, boundary issue to a formidable diplomatic challenge, with geopolitical implications that threatened to transcend the narrow geography of the South Atlantic. This violent clash between a powerful, if problematic, regional partner and one of the United States’ closest allies, prompted a further clash within the U.S. foreign policymaking establishment as administration officials balanced the costs of the conflict for U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere against the risks of undermining the Western Alliance.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-07-06): South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Stunningly beautiful and rugged, this island wildlife sanctuary, once visited, is not easily forgotten. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays are breathtaking sights. [...] The South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Laws site can be accessed here. Read the past Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands’ (GSGSSI) latest news and updates here.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-06-20): SANTIAGO ANDRÉS CAFIERO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina, underlined the relevance of the question of the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia Islands and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas/spaces for his country, as well as his country’s commitment to the recovery of its full exercise of sovereignty in those territories. The Malvinas Islands are part of Argentina’s past, present and future, he said, outlining the Island’s history since 1810, when his country inherited them from Spain, following which it fully exercised its sovereignty. It would have continued to develop the Islands as an integral part of its territory if it was not for an act of force against international law in 1833, through which the United Kingdom illegitimately occupied the Islands. Argentina never consented to this breach of its territorial integrity and has asserted its legitimate rights in the 190 subsequent years, he added. [...] ALIAA ALI (Syria), associating herself with the Group of 77, voiced support for Argentina’s legitimate right over the Malvinas, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands and surrounding maritime areas. Stressing the need to respect Argentina’s territorial integrity, she said the United Kingdom’s intransigent refusal to abide by Assembly resolutions calling for negotiations harms the interests of the people of Argentina. Voicing concern about the United Kingdom’s military presence on the Island, she called on that country to refrain from taking unilateral measures that include exploration and exploitation of natural resources in the Malvinas and carrying out military activity, including the dispatch of members of a so-called Kosovo Security Force.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-02-26): LONDON—The Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project, working in partnership with the Great Blue Ocean coalition, today applauded the UK and local government’s decision to vastly expand marine protections for the frigid, nutrient-rich waters surrounding South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI)—which support one of the largest and most varied aggregations of wildlife on the planet. [...] The marine protected area (MPA) for South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands is subject to scientific review every five years to gauge effectiveness and incorporate the most up-to-date research and data. This is the second such review, and protections have been strengthened each time. Full protections within the MPA now encompass approximately 450,000 square kilometres (173,000 square miles) —an area roughly twice the size of the UK. [...] Sovereignty over South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands remains contested by Argentina.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-06-14): The Falklands Conflict was a short undeclared war between Argentina and Britain over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands (known as Islas Malvinas in Argentina), South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The conflict lasted 74 days and cost over 900 lives. The islands are British overseas territories located in the South Atlantic, 8,000 miles from Britain. Sovereignty over the islands has been contested by Argentina since 1833. [...] Argentina had already established an unauthorised but unopposed presence in the South Sandwich Islands in 1976. Now, Argentinian forces occupied the Falkland Islands (2 April) and South Georgia (3 April), a move condemned by the United Nations.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (1998-07-20): South Georgia, mountainous barren island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 800 miles (1,300 km) east-southeast of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). It is part of the British overseas territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, although Argentina also claims the territory. [...] Britain began establishing research stations on the island in 1945, but it was not until 1964–65 that further explorations of the island’s interior were made, including the first ascent of Mount Paget. The island was the site of military occupation as part of Argentina’s unsuccessful attempt to annex the Falkland Islands and their dependencies during the Falkland Islands War in 1982. A British garrison was established on the island after the war but was decommissioned in 2001. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands became a British overseas territory in 1985. A commissioner, who is also the governor of the Falkland Islands, oversees the territory. In 1993 Britain extended the territory’s exclusive fishing zone from 12 to 200 nautical miles (22 to 370 km). Cruise ships make regular visits to the island. The South Georgia Museum, located in the former home of a whaling-station manager, was established in 1992 and has exhibits on whaling, maritime and natural history, and Shackleton memorabilia, among other themes.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-04-06): On the 2 April 1982, Argentine forces invaded the British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands, sparking one of the largest major conflicts since WW2. [...] Sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and its territorial dependencies, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, had long been challenged. [...] After the capture of Stanley, other operations continued to take place which fully secured British victory, leading to the surrender of Argentine troops in West Falkland and in the South Sandwich Islands and Southern Thule.
Claim: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a territory of Argentina (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-08-04): The Argentine Government recalls that the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia Islands and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas are an integral part of the Argentine national territory and, being illegally occupied by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, are the subject of a sovereignty dispute between the two countries which is recognized by the United Nations and other international organizations. [...] The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rejects the claims contained in the Declaration made by the Argentine Republic. In particular, the United Kingdom rejects the claim by the Argentine Republic to the territory of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Islands and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas. The peaceful possession of these Islands and surrounding maritime areas by the United Kingdom cannot therefore be characterized as illegal occupation. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has no doubt about its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas. The United Kingdom Government attaches great importance to the principle of self determination as set out in Article 1.2 of the Charter of the United Nations and Article 1 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. That principle underlies our position on the Falkland Islands.
Claim: French Guiana is a territory of Suriname (French Guiana, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-08): French Guiana (/ɡiˈɑːnə/ or /ɡiˈænə/; French: Guyane, [ɡɥijan] ; French Guianese Creole: Lagwiyann [la.ɡwi.jãn]) is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km2 (32,000 sq mi)[2][3][7] and a land area of 83,534 km2 (32,253 sq mi),[3] and is inhabited by 295,385 people (Jan. 2024 estimate).[5] French Guiana is the second-largest region of France (more than one-seventh the size of Metropolitan France) and the largest outermost region within the European Union. It has a very low population density, with only 3.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (9.3/sq mi). Half of its 295,385 inhabitants in 2024 lived in the metropolitan area of Cayenne, its capital. 98.9% of the land territory of French Guiana is covered by forests,[8] a large part of which is primeval rainforest. The Guiana Amazonian Park, which is the largest national park in the European Union,[9] covers 41% of French Guiana's territory. [...] - ^ "French Guyana 1:3 Suriname (Guayana Francesa 1:3 Surinam)". www.soccer-db.info. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
Claim: French Guiana is a territory of Suriname (French Guiana, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-12-16): Covering an area of 83,534 sq. km, French Guiana is located on the northeastern edge of South America. French Guiana is not an independent nation but rather an overseas possession of the French. Its relatively large land area actually makes it France’s 2nd largest region. French Guiana shares a border with both Brazil to the south and east and with Suriname to the west. [...] French Guiana - an overseas region and department of France is, divided into two arrondissements, 19 cantons and a total of 22 communes (towns and villages). Cayenne and Saint-Laurent Du Maroni are the two arrondissements. Saint-Laurent Du Maroni has 8 communes and Cayenne has 14 communes. [...] French Guiana is an overseas region and department of France that is located in the northeastern edge of South America. It is geographically positioned in the Northern and Western hemispheres of the Earth. French Guiana is bordered by Brazil in the east and south; by Suriname in the west and by the Atlantic Ocean in the northeast.
Claim: French Guiana is a territory of Suriname (French Guiana, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2018-12-21): French Guiana: A tropical overseas territory Situated north of the Amazon rainforest, French Guiana is France’s only overseas territory on the American continent. Some 95% of its land is blanketed by tropical woodland. The Maroni river, which separates French Guiana from Suriname, is at the heart of people's lives. FRANCE 24 takes you to meet some of the locals, who make a living along the river's banks.
Claim: French Guiana is a territory of Suriname (French Guiana, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-02-11): Nowadays they’re the independent nations of Guyana and Suriname, and the French territory of Guyane (French Guiana). [...] Guyana gained its independence in 1966, Suriname in 1975, while Guyane morphed from French colony to overseas department in 1946 (and later voted against independence from France). But the die had already been cast in terms of their cultural identity and ethnic variety. [...] The Suriname-Guyane frontier lies about a two-hour drive east of Paramaribo through a region populated by the Marron people – the descendants of African slaves who escaped the Dutch plantations and fled into the jungle.
Claim: French Guiana is a territory of Suriname (French Guiana, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-11-13): Suriname, once known as Dutch Guiana, is one of South America's smallest countries. It enjoys a relatively high standard of living but also faces serious political and economic challenges. [...] 2007 - UN tribunal rules in the Guyana-Suriname dispute over maritime territory, giving both a share of a potentially oil-rich offshore basin. 2020 - Suriname's President Santokhi and Guyana's President Ali confirm the two countries' aim of moving ahead with economic cooperation and development while a commission looks at the New River Triangle area between the two countries, external - a border dispute dating back to the 19th Century.
Claim: French Guiana is a territory of Suriname (French Guiana, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-01-01): This country comparison is a concise, tabular overview of numerous data from our respective country pages for French Guiana and Suriname. There, we provide many explanations and details per country that go far beyond this comparison. The data for each country can be found here: French Guiana and Suriname [...] We also provide a more detailed climate comparison of both countries.The data for each country can be found here: French Guiana and Suriname
Claim: French Guiana is a territory of Suriname (French Guiana, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-11-04): Tucked away in the northeastern corner of South America, the contiguous nations of Guyana, Suriname, and the overseas French territory of French Guiana form a mosaic of cultures, landscapes, and untamed wilderness often overlooked by mainstream travel itineraries. This is a tale of my journey through ‘The Three Guianas,’ where the Amazon Rainforest breathes life into adventures, and the confluence of diverse histories crafts a narrative as lush as the foliage of its vast hinterlands. [...] French Guiana: The European Enclave in the Amazon [...] The Guianas serve up a smorgasbord of culinary experiences. In Georgetown, Caribbean flavors mingle with a hint of the subcontinent, as seen in dishes like pepperpot and roti. Paramaribo’s cuisine reflects its diverse populace, with Indonesian, Indian, and Creole influences fusing into dishes like pom (a savory tart of chicken and root vegetables) and the fiery sambal. French Guiana offers a taste of Creole and French cuisines with a tropical twist, where a simple baguette is often paired with spicy pâtés and local fish.
Claim: French Guiana is a territory of Suriname (French Guiana, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-04-20): The history of French Guiana dates back to the period prior to European colonization. Prior to the arrival of the first Europeans, there was no written history in the territory. It was originally inhabited by a number of Native American peoples, among them the Kalina (Caribs), Arawak, Galibi, Palikur, Teko, Wayampi (also known as Oyampi), and Wayana. The first Europeans arrived in the expeditions of Christopher Columbus, shortly before 1500. [...] In 1853, gold was discovered in the interior, precipitating border disputes with Brazil and Surinam (these were later settled in 1891, 1899, and 1915, although a small region of the border with Suriname remains in dispute). The Republic of Independent Guyana, in French La République de la Guyane indépendante and commonly referred to by the name of the capital "Counani", was created in the area which was disputed by France (as part of French Guiana) and Brazil in the late 19th century.[5] [...] French Guiana became an overseas département of France on 19 March 1946.
Claim: French Guiana is a territory of Suriname (French Guiana, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-03-18): Nestled along the north-central coast of South America lies an enchanting region awaiting exploration: the Guianas. Comprising French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname, these territories form a vibrant tapestry of cultural diversity and ecological abundance, inviting adventurers to delve into their pristine landscapes and rich heritage. With landscapes seemingly untouched by the passage of time and a heritage steeped in centuries-old traditions, the Guianas serve as a testament to the resilience of their people and the awe-inspiring beauty of their natural surroundings. [...] French Guiana, often called "France in South America," is a captivating fusion of European elegance and South American allure. As an overseas department and region of France, it offers visitors a unique blend of French culture amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Amazon rainforest. At the heart of this enchanting territory lies the vibrant capital city of Cayenne, a melting pot of colonial architecture, bustling markets, and a rich culinary tradition that pays homage to its French heritage. [...] The Guianas are a region of unmatched allure, boasting breathtaking landscapes, cultural diversity, and ecological significance. From French Guiana's colonial elegance to Guyana's vibrant tapestry and the tropical paradise of Suriname, these territories promise a wealth of experiences for daring adventurers. As custodians of the rainforest and custodians of a vibrant cultural legacy, the Guianas offer a gateway to uncovering the mysteries of South America's northeastern frontier, beckoning travelers to embark on a voyage of exploration, revelation, and excitement.