Betbeder Islands facts for kids
 Betbeder Islands
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°15′S 65°3′W / 65.250°S 65.050°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Betbeder Islands are a group of small islands and rocks. You can find them in the southwest part of the Wilhelm Archipelago. This archipelago is a chain of islands located off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. The Betbeder Islands are about 41 kilometers (22 nautical miles) west of Cape Tuxen.
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Discovery and Naming of the Islands
These islands were first discovered by a group of explorers. This group was part of the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05. This expedition was a journey to explore the icy lands of Antarctica.
Who Named the Betbeder Islands?
The islands were named by Jean-Baptiste Charcot. He was the leader of the French Antarctic Expedition. Charcot named them after Rear Admiral Onofre Betbeder.
Who Was Onofre Betbeder?
Onofre Betbeder was an important person in the Argentine Navy. A Rear Admiral is a high-ranking officer in a country's navy. He would have been a respected figure at the time the islands were discovered.
Location in Antarctica
The Betbeder Islands are located in Antarctica. This is the Earth's southernmost continent. It is almost entirely covered by ice. Antarctica is a very cold and remote place. The islands are part of the Antarctic Treaty System. This treaty ensures that Antarctica is used only for peaceful, scientific purposes.
See also
In Spanish: Islotes Betbeder para niños
