Manoury Island facts for kids
Location in Antarctica
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 64°27′S 62°50′W / 64.450°S 62.833°W |
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
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Population | Uninhabited |
Manoury Island is an island lying 3 kilometres (1.5 nmi) south of Gand Island at the north end of Schollaert Channel, in the Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica. It was discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, and named by Jean-Baptiste Charcot for G. Manoury, secretary of the expedition.
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