Chakarov Island facts for kids
 Chakarov Island
Location in Antarctica
Chakarov Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Chakarov Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 66°26′42″S 67°07′43″W / 66.44500°S 67.12861°W |
| Archipelago | Biscoe Islands |
| Area | 92 ha (230 acres) |
| Length | 2.18 km (1.355 mi) |
| Width | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Chakarov Island is an ice-covered island located in Antarctica. It is about 2.18 kilometers (1.35 miles) long and 600 meters (0.37 miles) wide. This island is part of the Biscoe Islands, specifically within a smaller group called the Barcroft Islands. Chakarov Island covers an area of 92 hectares, which is roughly the size of 129 football fields! No one lives on the island, as it is a very cold and icy place.
How Chakarov Island Got Its Name
Chakarov Island was named after Danail Chakarov. He is an important person from Bulgaria who works for their Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His job involves dealing with international and European Union laws, especially concerning Antarctica. Since 2013, he has also been a member of the Antarctic Place-names Commission. This commission is a group that decides the names for different places in Antarctica.
Where is Chakarov Island Located?
Chakarov Island is found in a specific spot in Antarctica, at coordinates 66 degrees, 26 minutes, 42 seconds South, and 67 degrees, 7 minutes, 43 seconds West. It is surrounded by other islands in the Biscoe Islands group.
Nearby Islands
- Chakarov Island is about 2.85 kilometers (1.77 miles) southwest of Irving Island.
- It is 700 meters (0.43 miles) north of Bedford Island.
- You can find it about 5.35 kilometers (3.32 miles) southeast of Belding Island.
- It is also 4.7 kilometers (2.92 miles) south of Watkins Island.
British scientists created maps of this area in 1976, helping us to know exactly where Chakarov Island and its neighbors are located.
