Peperuda Island facts for kids
 Peperuda Island
Location in Antarctica
Peperuda Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Peperuda Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°06′24″S 64°05′00″W / 65.10667°S 64.08333°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 9.51 ha (23.5 acres) |
| Length | 592 m (1,942 ft) |
| Width | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Peperuda Island is a small, mostly ice-free island located in the Wilhelm Archipelago, near the Antarctic Peninsula in Antarctica. It stretches about 592 meters (1,942 feet) long and 309 meters (1,014 feet) wide. This makes its total surface area about 9.51 hectares, which is roughly the size of 13 football fields.
The island gets its name, Peperuda, from the Bulgarian word for "butterfly." People thought its shape looked a bit like a butterfly. This name fits in with other islands in the area that also have descriptive names.
Where is Peperuda Island?
Peperuda Island is found at coordinates 65°06′24″S 64°05′00″W. It's very close to other islands in the region.
Nearby Islands
- It lies just 25 meters (82 feet) north of Hovgaard Island.
- It is also 150 meters (492 feet) west of Pléneau Island.
- About 2.33 kilometers (1.45 miles) south of Peperuda Island is Lamya Island. Lamya Island is part of a group called the Dannebrog Islands.
Mapping the Island
British explorers mapped Peperuda Island in 2001. This mapping helped scientists and geographers understand its exact location and size.
