Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands) facts for kids
Location of Nelson Island in the South Shetland Islands
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 Nelson Island
Location in South Shetland Islands
Nelson Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in the South Shetland Islands##Location in Antarctica
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| 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) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Nelson Island (historical names Leipzig Island, O'Cain's Island and Strachans Island) is an island 22 kilometres (12 nmi) long and 13 kilometres (7 nmi) wide, lying southwest of King George Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The name Nelson Island dates back to at least 1821 and is now established in international usage.
Eco-Nelson Station
The private research station Eco-Nelson is located on Nelson Island, which is one of the South Shetland Islands. The station was founded in 1988 by the Czech polar explorer Jaroslav Pavlíček. Eco-Nelson Station hosts international researchers and therefore it is not considered a Czech station.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Nelson para niños
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