Padpadak Island facts for kids
 Padpadak Island
Location in Antarctica
Padpadak Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Padpadak Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°03′12″S 64°10′17″W / 65.05333°S 64.17139°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 8.35 ha (20.6 acres) |
| Length | 442 m (1,450 ft) |
| Width | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Padpadak Island is a small island found in the chilly waters of Antarctica. It is mostly free of ice, which is quite unusual for this cold region. The island stretches about 442 meters (1,450 feet) long and 390 meters (1,280 feet) wide.
This island is part of a group called the Dannebrog Islands, which are themselves part of the larger Wilhelm Archipelago. Its total surface area is about 8.35 hectares. That's roughly the size of 12 football fields!
The name "Padpadak" comes from the Bulgarian language. It means "quail," which is a small bird. People thought the island's shape looked a bit like a quail. Many islands in this area have names that describe their appearance.
Where is Padpadak Island Located?
Padpadak Island is located in the Antarctic Peninsula region. You can find it at coordinates 65 degrees, 3 minutes, 12 seconds South and 64 degrees, 10 minutes, 17 seconds West. These numbers help scientists pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The island is very close to other islands. It touches Shut Island to its northeast side. Padpadak Island is also just 62 meters (203 feet) northwest of Sprey Island. It is about 1.62 kilometers (1 mile) east-northeast of Skoba Island. British explorers mapped this area in 2001.
