Aldea Island facts for kids
 Aldea Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 69°13′S 68°30′W / 69.217°S 68.500°W |
| Archipelago | Bugge Islands |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Aldea Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the cold continent of Antarctica. It is the middle island among three islands known as the Bugge Islands. These islands are found off the Wordie Ice Shelf, which is a large floating sheet of ice, and the Fallières Coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Discovering Aldea Island
Aldea Island was first explored and named by a group of Chilean explorers. They were part of the Chilean Antarctic Expedition in 1947. During their journey, they decided to name this island Isla Aldea.
Who Was Juan de Dios Aldea?
The island was likely named after a brave person from Chile's history. This person was Sargento Juan de Dios Aldea. He was a sergeant in the Chilean Navy. Sargento Aldea is remembered as a hero for his actions during a famous naval battle. This battle was called the Battle of Iquique, and it took place on May 21, 1879. Naming the island after him honored his courage and service.
Where is Aldea Island?
Aldea Island is located in a very remote part of the world. It is part of the Graham Land region in Antarctica. The island's exact coordinates are 69 degrees 13 minutes South and 68 degrees 30 minutes West. Because it is in Antarctica, it is covered by the Antarctic Treaty System. This treaty helps to make sure that Antarctica is used only for peaceful scientific research.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Aldea (Antártida) para niños
