Nansen Island facts for kids
A streak of sunlight illuminates the top of Nansen Island
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 Nansen Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°35′S 62°06′W / 64.583°S 62.100°W |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Nansen Island is an island located in Antarctica. It is also known as Isla Nansen Sur. This island is the largest one found in Wilhelmina Bay, which is off the west coast of a region called Graham Land. Nansen Island is about 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) east of Emma Island.
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Discovering Nansen Island
Nansen Island was first found by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition. This expedition took place between 1897 and 1899. The team was led by a person named Adrien de Gerlache.
Who Was Fridtjof Nansen?
The island was named after Dr. Fridtjof Nansen. He was a very famous Arctic explorer. Nansen was known for his important journeys and scientific work in the cold northern parts of the world. Naming the island after him honored his contributions to exploration.
Where is Nansen Island?
Nansen Island is located in Antarctica, a continent at the South Pole. It is part of the Antarctic Treaty System. This system is an agreement that sets aside Antarctica for peaceful scientific research. It also makes sure the continent is not used for military purposes.
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A streak of sunlight illuminates the top of Nansen Island
See also
- Isla Nansen (Antártida) para niños (in Spanish)
