Cook Island, Tierra del Fuego facts for kids
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Native name:
Isla Cook
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 Cook Island
Location in Southern Patagonia
Cook or London Island (green dot) and London Island south of Cockburn Channel (red dot)
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 54°57′S 70°21′W / 54.950°S 70.350°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Pacific ocean |
| Administration | |
| Region | Magallanes |
| Province | Antártica Chilena |
| Commune | Cabo de Hornos |
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| NGA UFI=-878400 | |
Cook Island, also called London Island, is an island in Chile. It's part of the Tierra del Fuego group of islands. This island is found in the Pacific ocean. It sits west of Gordon Island and south of O'Brien Island. It is also east of Londonderry Island. You can find it at the top of Cook Bay. The island is inside the beautiful Alberto de Agostini National Park.
Volcanoes on Cook Island
Cook Island is home to some interesting volcanoes. These are called Fueguino volcanic cones. They are a natural part of the island's landscape.
How Cook Island Got Its Name
The island was named after a famous explorer. His name was Captain James Cook. He was a British explorer. Captain Cook did not actually visit the island himself. But he sailed past the mouth of Cook Bay a long time ago. This happened on December 19, 1774. Later, in 1828, another person officially named the bay. This was Captain Henry Foster.
See also
In Spanish: Isla London para niños
- List of islands of Chile
