Bouvet Island facts for kids
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| Location | South-Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 54°26′S 3°24′E / 54.433°S 3.400°E |
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Bouvet Island (called Bouvetøya in Norwegian) is a very small island in the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean. It was also known as Liverpool Island or Lindsay Island a long time ago.
This island is in a super cold area called the Subantarctic. It's about 2,500 kilometers (1,500 miles) southwest of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
Bouvet Island belongs to Norway. It is not part of the Antarctic Treaty System, which is an agreement about land south of 60°S latitude. This treaty says that places like Antarctica don't belong to any single country.
Bouvet Island is known as the most remote island in the world. This means it is farther away from any other land than any other island on Earth. The closest land is Queen Maud Land in Antarctica, which is over 1,600 kilometers (994 miles) away. No one lives on Bouvet Island, and very few people ever visit it.
Geography and Landscape
Bouvet Island was formed by a volcano. It has very high cliffs all around its edges. These cliffs were made by strong ocean waves over thousands of years.
Most of the island, about 90%, is covered by thick glaciers (large sheets of ice). The highest point on the island is a peak called Olavtoppen, which is 780 meters (2,560 feet) high.
Climate and Wildlife
The climate on Bouvet Island is very cold and doesn't change much throughout the year. In the warmest month, the average temperature is about 1°C (34°F). In the coldest month, it drops to about -3°C (27°F).
Even though it's so cold, the island is home to many animals. You can find penguins, different kinds of sea birds, and seals living there. They are used to the chilly weather!
Island History
People have known about Bouvet Island for a long time. In January 2015, a new research station was set up on the island. This station is used by scientists who come on expeditions to study the island and its unique environment.
Images for kids
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Southeast coast of Bouvet Island in 1898
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The annexation of the island on 1 December 1927
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The first hut, built on Kapp Circoncision, in 1929
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Glacier on Bouvet Island's west coast
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NASA image of Bouvet Island from space
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Cape Valdivia, Bouvet Island, 2009
See also
In Spanish: Isla Bouvet para niños
