Léonie Islands facts for kids
 Léonie Islands
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 67°36′S 68°17′W / 67.600°S 68.283°W |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Léonie Islands are a small group of islands located near Adelaide Island in Antarctica. They are found at the entrance to Ryder Bay. These islands are a part of the amazing, icy continent of Antarctica, a place with no permanent human residents.
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Discovering the Léonie Islands
Who Found Them?
The Léonie Islands were first seen by a French team led by Jean-Baptiste Charcot. This was during their expedition between 1908 and 1910. They explored parts of Antarctica.
Naming the Islands
When Jean-Baptiste Charcot's team found these islands, they named the largest one Léonie Island. Later, another group of explorers came along. The British Graham Land Expedition, led by John Rymill, explored the area from 1934 to 1937. They decided to use the name "Léonie Islands" for the entire group of small islands. This helped to make the maps of Antarctica more complete.
Where Are the Léonie Islands?
The Léonie Islands are located off the coast of Adelaide Island. This island is quite large and is situated along the Antarctic Peninsula. The islands are specifically found at the entrance to a place called Ryder Bay. This bay is known for being an important area for birds.
Life on the Léonie Islands
Uninhabited Islands
Like many places in Antarctica, the Léonie Islands are uninhabited. This means no people live there permanently. The harsh, cold environment of Antarctica makes it very difficult for humans to live there all year round.
Antarctic Treaty System
Even though no country owns the Léonie Islands, they are covered by the Antarctic Treaty System. This is an international agreement signed by many countries. It makes sure that Antarctica is used only for peaceful scientific research. It also protects the environment of this unique continent.
