Casey Islands facts for kids
 Casey Islands
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°44′S 64°16′W / 64.733°S 64.267°W |
| Archipelago | Palmer Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Casey Islands are a small group of islands located in a chilly part of the world called Antarctica. These islands are found in the Palmer Archipelago, which is a chain of islands near the Antarctic Peninsula. They are very small and no one lives on them.
What are the Casey Islands?
The Casey Islands are a collection of tiny islands. They are located on the western side of Wylie Bay. This bay is found south of a place called Cape Monaco, which is on Anvers Island. These islands are part of the larger Palmer Archipelago.
Where are the Casey Islands located?
The Casey Islands are in the Palmer Archipelago. This archipelago is a group of islands off the northwest coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. This area is known for its cold weather and icy landscapes. The islands are part of the vast continent of Antarctica.
How did the Casey Islands get their name?
The islands were first mapped by a French team. This was during the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05. The expedition was led by a brave explorer named Jean-Baptiste Charcot.
Later, the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names officially named the islands. They chose the name to honor Casey A. Jones, Jr.. He was a cook who worked at the nearby U.S. Palmer Station in 1979. Sadly, he passed away on January 9, 1980, while working at the U.S. South Pole Station. The islands were named to remember him.
