Londonderry Island facts for kids
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Native name:
Isla Londonderry
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 Londonderry Island
Location in Southern Patagonia
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 55°04′00″S 69°26′00″W / 55.066667°S 69.433333°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Pacific ocean |
| Area | 643 km2 (248 sq mi) |
| Highest point | 1,548m |
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| Region | Magallanes |
| Province | Antártica Chilena |
| Commune | Cabo de Hornos, Chile |
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| NGA UFI=-889707 | |
Londonderry Island (also called Isla Londonderry in Spanish) is an island located in the Magallanes Region of Chile. It sits at the western end of the Beagle Channel and Darwin Sound. This island is known for its very unusual and jagged shape.
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Discovering Londonderry Island
Londonderry Island was given its name by Robert FitzRoy. He was the captain of the famous ship HMS Beagle. His maternal grandfather was Robert Stewart, 1st Marquess of Londonderry. A Marquess is a type of noble title, like a duke or earl. FitzRoy named the island to honor his family.
Where is Londonderry Island?
This uniquely shaped island is found between Fitzroy Bay to its west and Bahía Cook to its east. To the south, it faces the vast Pacific Ocean. To the north, it is bordered by the Ballenero Channel and O'Brien Channel.
Nearby Islands
Londonderry Island is part of a group of islands. Some of its neighbors include Gilbert Island and Stewart Island, which are to the northwest. O'Brien Island, Chile is located to the north. To the east, you can find Cook Island (sometimes called London Island) and Thompson Island.
The Londonderry Islands Archipelago
Londonderry Island and the smaller islands around it form a group called an archipelago. This group is known as the Londonderry Islands (or Islas Londonderry in Spanish). An archipelago is simply a cluster of islands.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Londonderry para niños
