Larrouy Island facts for kids
Location of Graham Coast on the Antarctic Peninsula
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 Larrouy Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°52′S 65°15′W / 65.867°S 65.250°W |
| Highest elevation | 175 m (574 ft) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Larrouy Island is a small island located in the icy waters of Antarctica. It is about 9 kilometers (5 nautical miles) long and 4 kilometers (2 nautical miles) wide. The island rises to a height of 745 meters (2,444 feet) at its highest point, known as Peak Pilot.
About Larrouy Island
Larrouy Island is found in the Grandidier Channel. This channel is off the northwest coast of the Velingrad Peninsula in Antarctica. The island lies about 7 kilometers (4 nautical miles) north of a place called Ferin Head. Like much of Antarctica, Larrouy Island is uninhabited, meaning no people live there permanently.
Discovery and Naming
Larrouy Island was first discovered by a group of explorers from France. This happened during the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05. The expedition was led by a famous explorer named Jean-Baptiste Charcot.
Charcot decided to name the island after Paul Augustin Jean Larrouy. At that time, Larrouy was a French Minister Plenipotentiary. This title means he was a high-ranking diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in another nation. They work to build good relationships and solve problems between countries.
