Janus Island facts for kids
 Janus Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°47′S 64°06′W / 64.783°S 64.100°W |
| Archipelago | Palmer Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Janus Island is a small, rocky island located in the Palmer Archipelago in Antarctica. It is about 370 m (0.2 nmi) long. This island is found off the southwest coast of Anvers Island.
Where is Janus Island?
Janus Island is situated about 1 km (0.5 nmi) south of Litchfield Island. It is the southernmost island on the west side of the entrance to Arthur Harbor. Its position makes it a notable landmark for anyone entering or leaving the harbor.
How Janus Island Got Its Name
The island was named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-names Committee (UK-APC). This committee is responsible for naming places in the British Antarctic Territory. The name was chosen after the area was surveyed in 1955 by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey (FIDS).
The name "Janus" comes from an ancient Roman god who was known as the guardian of gates and doorways. The island was given this name because of its special location right at the entrance to Arthur Harbor, much like a guardian at a gate.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Janus para niños
