Zherav Island facts for kids
 Zherav Island
Location in Antarctica
Zherav Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Zherav Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°58′01″S 63°52′54″W / 64.96694°S 63.88167°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 29.55 ha (73.0 acres) |
| Length | 1.71 km (1.063 mi) |
| Width | 377 m (1,237 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Zherav Island is a small island located in the cold lands of Antarctica. It is mostly covered in ice, making it a chilly place! This island is part of a group called the Wauwermans Islands, which are found within the larger Wilhelm Archipelago.
The island stretches about 1.71 kilometers long and is 377 meters wide. Its total surface area is about 29.55 hectares. That's like 29 football fields!
The name "Zherav" comes from the Bulgarian language. It means "crane," which is a type of bird. People thought the island looked like a common crane flying, which is how it got its unique name!
Where is Zherav Island?
Zherav Island is located in the Antarctic Peninsula region. Its exact coordinates are 64°58′23″S, 63°52′58″W. This means it's very far south, close to the bottom of the world!
The island is part of a cluster of islands. It lies near Host Island, Brown Island, and Kril Island. It's also not too far from Graham Land, a part of the Antarctic continent. British explorers mapped this area in 2001.
