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Kaname Island

Coordinates: 69°21′S 37°36′E / 69.350°S 37.600°E / -69.350; 37.600
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Kaname Island
Kaname Island is located in Antarctica
Kaname Island
Kaname Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates69°21′S 37°36′E / 69.350°S 37.600°E / -69.350; 37.600
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

Kaname Island is a small, isolated island which lies about 40 kilometres (22 nmi) northwest of Padda Island in Lützow-Holm Bay, Antarctica. The island was discovered by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE) during helicopter reconnaissance flights from East Ongul Island in the 1969–70 season. The name "Kaname-jima" (chief or important island) was given by JARE Headquarters in 1972.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ "Kaname Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-04-12.

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