Abbott Island facts for kids
 Abbott Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°6′S 62°8′W / 64.100°S 62.133°W |
| Archipelago | Palmer Archipelago |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Abbott Island is a small island located in the cold, icy region of Antarctica. It's found about 1 kilometer (or 1 nautical mile) west of Davis Island. This island is part of the Palmer Archipelago, which is a group of islands near the Antarctic Peninsula.
Where is Abbott Island Located?
Abbott Island is in Antarctica, a continent mostly covered by ice. It lies in a part of the ocean called Bouquet Bay. This bay is off the northeast side of a larger island known as Brabant Island. Abbott Island is also part of a bigger group of islands called the Palmer Archipelago.
Exploring and Mapping the Island
The island was first roughly mapped by the French Antarctic Expedition. This expedition was led by Jean-Baptiste Charcot between 1903 and 1905. Later, in 1956 and 1957, a company called Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd took photographs of the island. From these photos, a more detailed map was created in 1959.
Who Named Abbott Island?
Abbott Island was named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC). They named it after Maude Abbott. She was a Canadian expert who studied heart problems that people are born with. Her work helped many people understand these conditions better.
