St. Christopher Island facts for kids
 St. Christopher Island
Location in Antarctica
St. Christopher Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of St. Christopher Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 66°14′58″S 67°07′16″W / 66.24944°S 67.12111°W |
| Archipelago | Biscoe Islands |
| Area | 24 ha (59 acres) |
| Length | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Width | 580 m (1,900 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
St. Christopher Island is a small island mostly covered in ice. It is located in a place called Papazov Passage, which is part of the Biscoe Islands near Antarctica. The island stretches about 680 meters (that's almost seven football fields!) from southwest to northeast. It is about 580 meters wide from southeast to northwest. The total area of the island is 24 hectares, which is about the size of 24 international rugby fields.
This island is named after Saint Christopher. He was a person from the 3rd century who is known as the patron saint of travellers. This means he is thought to be a special protector for people who travel.
Where is St. Christopher Island?
St. Christopher Island is found at coordinates 66°14′58″S 67°07′16″W / 66.24944°S 67.12111°W. This means it is very far south, in the icy region of Antarctica. It is part of the Biscoe Islands, which are a group of islands off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
The island is located about 3 kilometers southwest of Edholm Point on Krogh Island. It is also very close to Bona Mansio Island, only 90 meters away. British explorers mapped this area in 1976.
