Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands) facts for kids
Location of Nelson Island in the South Shetland Islands
|
|
 Nelson Island
Location in South Shetland Islands
Nelson Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in the South Shetland Islands##Location in Antarctica
|
|
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 62°18′S 59°03′W / 62.300°S 59.050°W |
| Length | 22 km (13.7 mi) |
| Width | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Nelson Island is a cool island located near the bottom of the world, in Antarctica. It's part of a group of islands called the South Shetland Islands. This island is about 22 kilometers (12 nautical miles) long and 13 kilometers (7 nautical miles) wide. It sits southwest of a much bigger island called King George Island.
People have known about Nelson Island for a long time. Its name, Nelson Island, has been used since at least 1821. Before that, it had a few other names like Leipzig Island, O'Cain's Island, and Strachans Island.
Eco-Nelson Station: A Research Hub
Even though Nelson Island is in a very remote place, it's home to a special place called the Eco-Nelson Station. This is a private research station where scientists and explorers come to study the Antarctic environment.
The Eco-Nelson Station was started in 1988 by a Czech explorer named Jaroslav Pavlíček. It's a unique place because it welcomes researchers from all over the world. This means it's not just a station for one country, but a place where people from different backgrounds can work together on important scientific projects.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Nelson para niños
