Ann Island facts for kids
 Ann Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 68°8′S 67°6′W / 68.133°S 67.100°W |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Ann Island is a small island located in the cold, icy continent of Antarctica. It is part of a group of islands known as the Debenham Islands. You can find Ann Island southeast of Barbara Island, off the western coast of a larger area called Graham Land. Like many places in Antarctica, Ann Island is uninhabited, meaning no people live there permanently.
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Discovering Ann Island
Ann Island was first explored and mapped by a special group of explorers. This group was part of the British Graham Land Expedition (BGLE). The expedition took place between 1934 and 1937.
The British Graham Land Expedition
The British Graham Land Expedition was an important journey to explore parts of Antarctica. It was led by a brave explorer named John Riddoch Rymill. His team spent years mapping and studying the icy landscapes of Graham Land. This expedition helped us learn a lot about this remote part of the world.
How Ann Island Got Its Name
John Rymill, the leader of the expedition, gave Ann Island its name. He named it after a daughter of Frank Debenham. Frank Debenham was an important person who helped the expedition. He was a member of the BGLE Advisory Committee, which offered advice and support to the explorers.
Location in Antarctica
Ann Island is situated in a specific part of Antarctica. It lies off the coast of Graham Land. Graham Land is the northernmost part of the Antarctic Peninsula. This peninsula stretches out like an arm towards South America. The Debenham Islands, where Ann Island is found, are a small cluster of islands in this region.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Ann para niños
