Manoury Island facts for kids
 Manoury Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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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 | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Manoury Island is a small island located in a very cold place called Antarctica. It is part of a group of islands known as the Palmer Archipelago. This island is not home to any people.
About Manoury Island
Manoury Island is found about 3 kilometres (1.5 nmi) south of another island called Gand Island. It sits at the northern end of a waterway known as Schollaert Channel.
Who discovered Manoury Island?
The island was first discovered by a French team exploring Antarctica. This team was part of the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05. The leader of the expedition, Jean-Baptiste Charcot, named the island. He named it after G. Manoury, who was the secretary for their journey.
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