Lapa Island (Wilhelm Archipelago) facts for kids
 Lapa Island
Location in Antarctica
Lapa Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Lapa Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°07′02″S 64°13′02″W / 65.11722°S 64.21722°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 40.4 ha (100 acres) |
| Length | 1.12 km (0.696 mi) |
| Width | 537 m (1,762 ft) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Lapa Island is a small island in Antarctica that is mostly covered in ice. It is part of the Vedel Islands group, which belongs to the larger Wilhelm Archipelago. This archipelago is located near the Antarctic Peninsula, a long stretch of land reaching out from the main Antarctic continent.
The island is about 800 meters (half a mile) long from west to east and 490 meters (about a quarter-mile) wide. Its total surface area is around 21.73 hectares. To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of 30 football fields. No people live on Lapa Island, making it an uninhabited place.
How Lapa Island Got Its Name
The name "Lapa Island" comes from the Bulgarian language. "Lapa" means "paw" in Bulgarian. The island was given this name because its shape looks a bit like an animal's paw. This naming choice also fits with other islands in the area that have descriptive names.
Where is Lapa Island Located?
Lapa Island is found at the coordinates 65°07′02″S 64°13′02″W / 65.11722°S 64.21722°W. These numbers help scientists and explorers pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
It is located near several other islands:
- About 3.9 kilometers (2.4 miles) northwest of Hovgaard Island.
- Only 37 meters (121 feet) north of Kostenurka Island.
- About 805 meters (half a mile) east-northeast of Rak Island.
- Around 4.97 kilometers (3.1 miles) southwest of Lamya Island, which is part of the Dannebrog Islands group.
British mappers created detailed maps of this area in 2001, helping us understand its geography better.
