Dunbar Islands facts for kids
Location of Livingstone Island in the South Shetland Islands
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 Dunbar Islands
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Dunbar Islands
Location in Antarctica
Location of Dunbar Islands
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 62°28′10″S 60°10′40″W / 62.46944°S 60.17778°W |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Dunbar Islands are a small group of islands located near Livingston Island in Antarctica. These islands are part of the South Shetland Islands.
The group includes five main islands: Aspis, Balsha, Melyane, Pogledets, and Zavala. There are also several smaller islets and rocks around them.
In the early 1800s, people who hunted seals visited this area.
How the Islands Got Their Name
The Dunbar Islands are named after Captain Thomas Dunbar. He was the captain of an American ship called the Free Gift. His ship visited the South Shetland Islands in 1820 and 1821.
Where Are the Islands Located?
The center of the Dunbar Islands group is found at these coordinates: 62°28′10″S 60°10′40″W / 62.46944°S 60.17778°W. Different countries have mapped this location over the years, including Britain in 1968, Spain in 1991, and Bulgaria in 2005 and 2009.
