Bager Island facts for kids
 Bager Island
Location in Antarctica
Bager Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Bager Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°07′28″S 64°15′53″W / 65.12444°S 64.26472°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 21 ha (52 acres) |
| Length | 963 m (3,159 ft) |
| Width | 373 m (1,224 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Bager Island is a rocky island located in the Wilhelm Archipelago near the Antarctic Peninsula. It is about 963 meters (3,159 feet) long from west to east and 373 meters (1,224 feet) wide. The island covers an area of 21 hectares (about 52 acres).
The name "Bager" comes from the Bulgarian word for "excavator." The island was given this name because its shape looks a bit like an excavator. This fits with other islands in the area that also have descriptive names.
Where is Bager Island?
Bager Island is found at 65°07′28″S 64°15′53″W / 65.12444°S 64.26472°W. It is part of the Vedel Islands group, which is within the larger Wilhelm Archipelago.
The island is located 245 meters (804 feet) southwest of Rak Island. It is also about 436 meters (1,430 feet) north of Klamer Island. British maps showed this area in 2001.
