Fruzhin Peak facts for kids
Fruzhin Peak is a mountain peak in a very cold place called Antarctica. It stands tall at 1,420 meters (about 4,659 feet) high! This peak is part of the Ellsworth Mountains, specifically in the southeast part of the Sentinel Range. It's like a giant lookout point, with the Hudman Glacier on its west side and the Carey Glacier on its east side. Glaciers are huge, slow-moving rivers of ice.
This amazing peak gets its name from a brave Bulgarian prince and military leader named Fruzhin. He lived a long time ago, between the 14th and 15th centuries.
Where is Fruzhin Peak?
Fruzhin Peak is located in a remote part of Antarctica. You can find it at these coordinates: 78°50′27″S 84°16′40″W.
It's surrounded by other peaks and ridges in the Sentinel Range:
- It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) east-southeast of Marze Peak.
- It is about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) south-southeast of Miller Peak.
- It is about 5.8 kilometers (3.6 miles) west-southwest of Malkoch Peak.
- It is about 9.5 kilometers (5.9 miles) northwest of Mountainview Ridge.
Scientists from the United States first mapped this area in 1961, and they updated their maps in 1988.
Who was Prince Fruzhin?
Prince Fruzhin was an important person in Bulgarian history. He was a prince, which means he was part of a royal family. He was also a military commander, a leader of armies. He lived during the 1400s and was known for his bravery and leadership. Naming a peak after him in Antarctica is a way to remember his legacy.
