Robert Island (South Shetland Islands)
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 Location of Robert Island |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 62°24′S 59°30′W / 62.4°S 59.5°W |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
| Area | 132 km2 (51 sq mi) |
| Length | 11 mi (18 km) |
| Width | 8 mi (13 km) |
| Country | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| Additional information | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Robert Island or Mitchells Island or Polotsk Island or Roberts Island is an island 11 miles (18 km) long and 8 miles (13 km) wide, situated between Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands) and Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands. Robert Island is located at 62°24′S 59°30′W / 62.4°S 59.5°W. Surface area 132 km2 (51 sq mi).[1] The name "Robert Island" dates back to at least 1821 and is now established in international usage.
[edit] See also
- Composite Antarctic Gazetteer
- List of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands
- List of Antarctic islands south of 60° S
- SCAR
- Territorial claims in Antarctica
[edit] References
- ^ L.L. Ivanov. Antarctica: Livingston Island and Greenwich, Robert, Snow and Smith Islands. Scale 1:120000 topographic map. Troyan: Manfred Wörner Foundation, 2009. ISBN 978-954-92032-6-4
