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Skoba Island

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Geography
Location	Antarctica
Coordinates	65°03′33″S 64°12′37″W / 65.05917°S 64.21028°W / -65.05917; -64.21028
Archipelago	Wilhelm Archipelago
Area	2.8 ha (6.9 acres)
Length	416 m (1,365 ft)
Width	176 m (577 ft)
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
Population	uninhabited

Skoba Island is a small group of four rocky islands located near the Antarctic Peninsula. Its name comes from the Bulgarian word skoba, which means 'bracket'. This is because the island's shape looks a bit like a bracket symbol. Skoba Island is about 416 meters (1,365 feet) long and 176 meters (577 feet) wide. It covers an area of 2.8 hectares (about 7 acres).

Where is Skoba Island Located?

Skoba Island is found in the Dannebrog Islands group. These islands are part of the Wilhelm Archipelago, which is near the Antarctic Peninsula. The island is located at 65°03′33″S 64°12′37″W / 65.05917°S 64.21028°W / -65.05917; -64.21028.

Nearby Islands

Skoba Island is close to several other islands in the area:

• It is about 1.64 kilometers (1 mile) west of Sprey Island.
• It lies 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) north of Lapa Island. Lapa Island is part of the Vedel Islands group.
• It is also 9.3 kilometers (5.8 miles) northeast of Flank Island. Flank Island belongs to the Myriad Islands group.

British explorers mapped this area in 2001.