South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands voted Best Country in the World
- By Connie Higgins
- Grytviken
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The South Georgians can be proud of their country as it has been voted Best Country in the World last night (Tuesday April, 23) during the annual WCA ceremony. The South Georgian people were also voted Nicest people on the planet.
More than a hundred prizes have been awarded during the 2024 World Countries Awards, the most prestigious international award ceremony in the world. A night to remember for the people of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands as they swept nearly all the awards available.
Historic Win For South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
The South Georgian team could hardly hide its excitement as the celebrations went on. “Are we surprised? Not really”, South Georgian Team leader told the journalist, speaking just after receiving the award for Most Humble People In The World.
It turns out that due to a tiny logistical concern, only votes from the South Georgian judges has been counted. However, South Georgian organizers emphasized that the issue could not have had any impact on the final outcome.
WCA 2024 Winners List:
- Best Country in the World: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Most Beautiful Capital City In The World: Grytviken
- Best Food in the World: South Georgian food
- Nicest People on Earth: South Georgian people
- Smartest people on the Planet: South Georgian people
- Most Handsome Men in the World: South Georgian men
- Most Beautiful Women In The World: South Georgian women
- Most Humble Human Being on the Planet: The South Georgians
More: World Countries Awards 2024 full winners list
Once again this year, the WCA ceremony was a great success, except for a minor incident when a massive fight broke out between South Georgian teammates as they could not agree on who was to pick up the award for Friendliest, Kindest and Most Civilised people on Earth.