Bodloperka Island facts for kids
 Bodloperka Island
Location in Antarctica
Bodloperka Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Bodloperka Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°04′04″S 64°09′32″W / 65.06778°S 64.15889°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 22.43 ha (55.4 acres) |
| Length | 688 m (2,257 ft) |
| Width | 473 m (1,552 ft) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Bodloperka Island is a small island located in Antarctica. It is mostly covered by ice, but some parts are ice-free. The island is about 688 meters (2,257 feet) long and 473 meters (1,552 feet) wide. Its total surface area is about 22.43 hectares (55.4 acres).
Bodloperka Island is part of the Dannebrog Islands group. This group belongs to the Wilhelm Archipelago, which is found in the Antarctic Peninsula region. No people live on Bodloperka Island.
What Does Bodloperka Mean?
The name Bodloperka comes from the Bulgarian language. It means 'emperor angelfish'. The island was given this name because its shape reminded people of this colorful fish. This naming tradition fits with other islands in the area that also have descriptive names.
Where is Bodloperka Island Located?
Bodloperka Island is located at 65°04′04″S 64°09′32″W / 65.06778°S 64.15889°W. It is found in a busy part of the Wilhelm Archipelago.
The island is positioned near several other islands:
- It is about 650 meters (2,130 feet) northwest of Stego Island.
- It lies 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles) east-southeast of Skoba Island.
- It is 640 meters (2,100 feet) south-southeast of Sprey Island.
- It is only 175 meters (574 feet) west of Tsankov Island.
British mappers created detailed maps of this area in 2001.
