Rog Island facts for kids
 Rog Island
Location in Antarctica
Rog Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Rog Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°02′58″S 64°02′45″W / 65.04944°S 64.04583°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 5.06 ha (12.5 acres) |
| Length | 557 m (1,827 ft) |
| Width | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Rog Island (which means 'horn island' in Bulgarian, from Bulgarian: остров Рог, romanized: ostrov Rog) is a small island in Antarctica. It's partly covered in ice and is about 557 meters (1,827 feet) long and 208 meters (682 feet) wide. It's part of the Dannebrog Islands group, which belongs to the Wilhelm Archipelago near the Antarctic Peninsula. The island covers an area of about 5.06 hectares, which is roughly the size of five international football fields.
The island got its name because its shape looks a bit like an animal's horn. 'Rog' is the Bulgarian word for horn. Many islands in this area have names that describe their shape or features.
Where is Rog Island?
Rog Island is located in the icy waters of Antarctica. You can find it at these coordinates: 65°02′58″S 64°02′45″W / 65.04944°S 64.04583°W.
It is located:
- About 1.47 kilometers (0.91 miles) north of the western tip of Booth Island.
- About 653 meters (2,142 feet) east of Revolver Island.
- About 461 meters (1,512 feet) south of Rollet Island.
British explorers mapped this area in 2001.
