Low Island (South Shetland Islands) facts for kids
Location of Low Island in the South Shetland Islands
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 Low Island
Location in South Shetland Islands
Low Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in the South Shetland Islands##Location in Antarctica
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 63°17′S 62°09′W / 63.283°S 62.150°W |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
| Length | 9 mi (14 km) |
| Width | 5 mi (8 km) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Low Island or Isla Baja, historical names Jameson Island or Jamesons Island is an island 9 miles (14 km) long and 5 miles (8 km) wide, 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Smith Island, in the South Shetland Islands. The island is located at 63°17′S 62°09′W / 63.283°S 62.150°W and is separated from Smith Island by Osmar Strait. Low Island was so named because of its low elevation. Low Island was known to sealers in 1820, and the name Low Island has been established in international usage for 100 years.
Chinstrap Penguins breed at Cape Garry on Low island resulting in 2nd largest Chinstrap Penguin colony on the island, over at 100,000 pairs.
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See also
In Spanish: Isla Baja (Shetland del Sur) para niños
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