Rogozen Island facts for kids
Location of Robert Island in the South Shetland Islands
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 Rogozen Island
Location in Antarctica
Rogozen Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Rogozen Island
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 62°19′54″S 59°42′00″W / 62.33167°S 59.70000°W |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
| Area | 16 ha (40 acres) |
| Length | 0.76 km (0.472 mi) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Rogozen Island (which is ostrov Rogozen in Bulgarian) is a small, noticeable island. It is located off the northwest coast of Robert Island in the South Shetland Islands. This group of islands is found near the continent of Antarctica.
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About Rogozen Island
Rogozen Island is part of a larger group called the Onogur Islands. It is considered a "conspicuous" island, meaning it stands out and is easy to see.
Where is Rogozen Island Located?
This island is positioned near several other small islands. It lies about 920 meters (1,000 yards) north-northeast of Cornwall Island. It is also 470 meters (510 yards) south-southwest of Heywood Island. Additionally, Rogozen Island is about 1.74 kilometers (1.08 miles) northwest of Svetulka Island.
How Big is Rogozen Island?
Rogozen Island stretches about 760 meters (830 yards) from east to west. It is also about 260 meters (280 yards) wide. The total surface area of the island is 16 hectares (about 40 acres). To give you an idea, 16 hectares is roughly the size of 16 international rugby fields!
Naming the Island
The island was first mapped by Bulgarian explorers in 2009. They decided to name it after a place in their home country. Rogozen Island is named after a settlement called Rogozen in northwestern Bulgaria. This name also connects to a very famous historical find: the Rogozen treasure. This treasure is a collection of ancient Thracian artifacts, which are very important to Bulgarian history.
