Cornwallis Island (South Shetland Islands) facts for kids
A map of the South Shetland Islands, Cornwallis is upper right
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 Cornwallis Island
Location in Antarctica
Location of Cornwallis Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 61°04′S 54°28′W / 61.067°S 54.467°W |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
| Length | 1.0 mi (1.6 km) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Cornwallis Island is an island 1 mile (1.6 km) long, which lies 5 miles (8 km) northeast of the east end of Elephant Island, in the South Shetland Islands. The name Cornwallis Island dates back to about 1821 and is now established in international usage.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Cornwallis (Antártida) para niños
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