Wauwermans Islands facts for kids
 Wauwermans Islands
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°55′S 63°53′W / 64.917°S 63.883°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Wauwermans Islands is a group of small, low, snow-covered islands forming the northernmost group in the Wilhelm Archipelago. Discovered by a German expedition 1873–74, under Dallmann. Sighted by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, 1897–99, under Gerlache, and named for Lieutenant General Wauwermans, president of the Société Royale Belge de Géographie, a supporter of the expedition.
Islands in group
- Brown Island
- Friar Island
- Guido Island
- Heed Rock
- Host Island
- Knight Island
- Kril Island
- Lobel Island
- Manciple Island
- Mida Island
- Prevot Island
- Prioress Island
- Reeve Island
- Sinclair Island
- Squire Island
- Vetrilo Rocks
- Wednesday Island
- Yato Rocks
- Zherav Island
See also
In Spanish: Islas Wauwermans para niños
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