Tigan Island facts for kids
 Tigan Island
Location in Antarctica
Tigan Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Tigan Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°02′00″S 64°08′00″W / 65.03333°S 64.13333°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 10.68 ha (26.4 acres) |
| Length | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Width | 226 m (741 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Tigan Island (which means ostrov Tigan in Bulgarian) is a small island in the cold lands of Antarctica. It's about 750 meters (2,460 feet) long from west to east and 226 meters (741 feet) wide. This island is special because it's "partly ice-free," meaning some parts of it are covered in ice, while others are clear. Tigan Island is part of a group called the Dannebrog Islands, which are found within the larger Wilhelm Archipelago near the Antarctic Peninsula. Even though it's a beautiful place, no one lives on Tigan Island.
What's in a Name?
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Tigan Island got its name because it supposedly looks like a frying pan! The word "tigan" actually means "frying pan" in Bulgarian. It's quite common for islands in this area to be named after things they look like, which helps people remember them.
Where is Tigan Island?
Tigan Island is located at 65°02′00″S 64°08′00″W / 65.03333°S 64.13333°W. It's very close to other islands in the Wilhelm Archipelago. For example, it touches Pegas Island to its south. It's also only about 115 meters (377 feet) south of Yastreb Island. If you travel about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) northwest, you would find Revolver Island. British explorers mapped this area, including Tigan Island, in 2001.
