Metis Island facts for kids
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Archipelago | Biscoe Islands |
| Area | 8.4 ha (21 acres) |
| Length | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Width | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Metis Island (Bulgarian: остров Метис, IPA: [ˈɔstrof ˈmɛtis]) is the 820 m long in east–west direction and 140 m wide rocky island separated from the west coast of Lavoisier Island in Biscoe Islands by a 540 m wide passage. Its surface area is 8.4 ha.
The feature is named after Metis, a deity of wisdom and deep thought in Greek mythology.
Location
Metis Island is located at 66°08′53″S 66°47′37″W / 66.14806°S 66.79361°WCoordinates: 66°08′53″S 66°47′37″W / 66.14806°S 66.79361°W, which is 6.8 km south-southwest of Newburgh Point and 12.35 km northeast of Zagrade Point on Krogh Island.
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