Akula Island facts for kids
 Akula Island
Location in Antarctica
Akula Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Akula Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°04′20″S 64°06′38″W / 65.07222°S 64.11056°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 15.46 ha (38.2 acres) |
| Length | 915 m (3,002 ft) |
| Width | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Akula Island is a fascinating, mostly ice-covered island located in the chilly lands of Antarctica. It's part of a group of islands called the Dannebrog Islands, which are found within the larger Wilhelm Archipelago. This archipelago is near the Antarctic Peninsula.
The island is about 915 meters (around 3,000 feet) long from west to east and 274 meters (about 900 feet) wide. Its total surface area is about 15.46 hectares, which is roughly the size of 15 soccer fields! No one lives on Akula Island; it's completely uninhabited.
The name "Akula" comes from the Bulgarian word for "shark." People thought the island's shape looked a bit like a shark, which is how it got its unique name! This name also fits in with other islands in the area that have descriptive names.
Where is Akula Island?
Akula Island is located in a very cold and remote part of the world: Antarctica. Its exact coordinates are 65°04′20″S 64°06′38″W / 65.07222°S 64.11056°W.
Akula Island's Neighbors
Akula Island has several nearby island neighbors:
- It is about 46 meters (about 150 feet) north of Elisabethinsel.
- It lies 100 meters (about 330 feet) southeast of Stego Island.
- It is 480 meters (about 1,575 feet) south of Spatnik Island.
- It is located 2.43 kilometers (about 1.5 miles) west-southwest of the western tip of Booth Island.
British explorers mapped this area in 2001, helping us understand more about these icy islands.
