Kril Island facts for kids
 Kril Island
Location in Antarctica
Kril Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Kril Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°58′23″S 63°52′58″W / 64.97306°S 63.88278°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 24.92 ha (61.6 acres) |
| Length | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| Width | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Kril Island (which is ostrov Kril in Bulgarian) is a small island mostly covered in ice. It is located in the Antarctic Peninsula area. This island is about 1.2 kilometers (0.75 miles) long from southwest to northeast and 310 meters (1,017 feet) wide. Its total surface area is about 24.92 hectares, which is roughly the size of 35 football fields! Kril Island is part of the Wauwermans Islands group, which belongs to the larger Wilhelm Archipelago.
What's in a Name? The Story of Kril Island
Kril Island got its name because its shape looks a bit like a tiny sea creature called krill. The word 'kril' is actually the Bulgarian word for krill. Many islands in this area are named after things they resemble or other interesting features. This helps people remember them and gives them a unique identity.
Where is Kril Island Located?
Kril Island is found in a very remote part of the world, near the bottom of the Earth! Its exact location is at 64°58′23″S latitude and 63°52′58″W longitude.
To help you imagine where it is, here are some nearby landmarks:
- It is about 4.15 kilometers (2.58 miles) south-southeast of Host Island.
- It lies just 275 meters (902 feet) northwest of Lobel Island.
- It is 6.62 kilometers (4.11 miles) north-northwest of False Cape Renard, which is on Graham Land.
- It is also 5.55 kilometers (3.45 miles) northeast of Mishka Island, part of the Dannebrog Islands group.
British scientists mapped this area in 2001, helping us understand more about these icy, distant islands.
