South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
關於South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
| 貨幣 | British Pound; Falkland Islands Pound (GBP; FKP) |
| 語言 | English |
| 資本金 | King Edward Point |
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are a collection of islands governed as a British overseas territory. They are located in a remote area of the South Atlantic Ocean, between South America and Antarctica.
The population is estimated to be about 30 people, however, there is no permanent population on the islands. The British Government Officer and a Deputy Postmaster are stationed in South Georgia at King Edward Point, along with museum staff at Grytviken. Scientists and support staff of the British Antarctic Survey have bases at Bird Island and in King Edward Point.
South Georgia has spectacular scenery and has been described as “The Alps in the mid-ocean.” Over half of the island is permanently covered by glaciers. There is abundant wildlife, including fur seals, elephant seals, and six penguin species.
South Sandwich islands are isolated with active volcanoes. The only way to reach South Georgia or the South Sandwich Islands is by sea. There is restricted access, and visitor permits are required. The Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands regulates all access to the islands and is based in Stanley, Falkland Islands.
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands的建議疫苗接種
對於大多數旅行者
乙肝疫苗
There is a risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
甲型肝炎疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to hepatitis A in this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
對於一些旅行者
麻疹，腮腺炎，風疹（MMR）疫苗
A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for infants aged 6 to 11 months.
狂犬病疫苗
Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers whose activities or employment may bring them into direct contact with bats (i.e. adventure travellers, veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers, etc.)
傷寒疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water, therefore, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended.
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands的推薦藥物
目前沒有針對South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands的建議。
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands要注意的疾病
對於大多數旅行者
Hepatitis A
There is a risk of exposure to hepatitis A virus in this country through contaminated food or water.
Hepatitis B
There is a risk for acquiring hepatitis B in this country.
對於一些旅行者
Typhoid Fever
Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in this country.
Tuberculosis
Travellers to this country are at risk for tuberculosis if visiting sick friends or family, working in the healthcare field, or having close prolonged contact with a sick person.
Hanta Virus
There is a risk of acquiring Hantavirus in this country through the consumption of food and water contaminated by an infected rodent or through rodent bites.
Rabies
Rabies may be present in wildlife species, especially bats, but has not been reported in domestic animals in this country.
Measles
There is a risk of acquiring Measles in this country.
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands中的安全性
人身安全
南喬治亞和南桑威奇群島沒有常住人口。該地區僅接待臨時居民，包括政府官員、英國南極調查局的科學家和南喬治亞遺產信託基金的員工。這些人數隨季節變化，冬季約8人，夏季約40人。這些島嶼過去沒有犯罪記錄。您只能透過遊輪、遊艇或探險船經海路抵達該地區。岸上沒有遊客住宿，因此所有遊客在逗留期間必須留在船上。該地區實施嚴格的生物安全規程，以保護脆弱的生態系統。違反這些措施可能導致罰款或監禁。位於奧拉夫王子港、利斯港、斯特羅姆內斯和胡斯維克的四個前捕鯨站是嚴禁進入的區域。這些地點的建築物年久失修，石棉污染嚴重。您必須距離這些地點至少200公尺。風吹來的石棉粉塵會造成嚴重的健康風險。惡劣的氣候條件導致全年難以預測的風暴，可能會擾亂您的旅行計劃。即使在夏季，天氣也可能瞬息萬變，需要做好準備並迅速撤退到安全的船上。內陸地形仍然充滿挑戰，包括未繪製的區域和尚未完全繪製的水域。只有經驗豐富的登山者才應該冒險進入內陸，那裡冰川移動，冰溝隱藏在積雪之下。 1982年福克蘭群島戰爭中未爆炸的武器仍留在島上。如果遇到任何武器或彈藥，請勿靠近或觸摸。該地區不提供搜救服務。島上沒有緊急醫療服務。最近的醫療機構位於福克蘭群島或南美洲，需要航行3至5天。船隻必須自給自足，並攜帶醫療支援。
極端暴力
該地區沒有暴力犯罪。由於沒有永久居民，只有臨時政府工作人員、科學家和來訪遊客，因此這裡很少發生暴力事件。在英國的管轄下，這些島嶼政治穩定，沒有內部衝突或內亂。由於地處偏遠，人類活動稀少，遊客無須擔心極端暴力事件。
政治動盪
南喬治亞島和南桑威奇群島作為英國海外領土，政治穩定。阿根廷一直宣稱對該領土擁有主權，南喬治亞島和南桑威奇群島的主權主張分別可追溯至1927年和1938年。 1982年福克蘭群島戰爭爆發，阿根廷於1982年4月3日至4月25日短暫佔領了南喬治亞島。英軍在「帕拉奎特行動」中收復了該領土。戰爭結束後，沒有政治緊張或動亂影響遊客安全。該領土依照英國法律運作，由英國王室任命的專員駐紮在福克蘭群島。由於沒有永久居民，因此不舉行選舉。目前的政治談判仍是英國和阿根廷之間的外交談判，不會對日常營運或旅遊業產生影響。
應避免的區域
您必須避開位於奧拉夫王子港、利斯港、斯特羅姆內斯和胡斯維克的四個前捕鯨站。這些地點是禁區，設有 200 公尺安全禁區。這些建築物含有石棉，處於倒塌的危險狀態。未經許可進入是違法行為。標記為科學研究的區域必須避開，以免干擾正在進行的實驗和設備。南桑威奇群島的條件比南喬治亞島惡劣得多。從四月到十月，這些島嶼周圍環繞著浮冰，儘管密度每年都在變化。登陸點仍然很危險，只適合具有重型極地能力的專業科學探險隊。南喬治亞島沿海地區以外的內陸極具挑戰性。冰川、未知的地形和不可預測的天氣使得內陸旅行只適合配備適當設備的經驗豐富的登山者。野生動物繁殖區需要小心尊重。海狗在繁殖季節會拼命保衛自己的領地，如果靠得太近會造成危險。
