Low Island (South Shetland Islands)
Island near Smith Island in Antarctica From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Island near Smith Island in Antarctica From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Low Island or Isla Baja, historical names Jameson Island or Jamesons Island, is an island 9 miles (14 km) long and 5 miles (8 km) wide, 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Smith Island in the South Shetland Islands.[1] The island is located at 63°17′S 62°09′W and is separated from Smith Island by Osmar Strait. Low Island was so named because of its low elevation.[1] Low Island was known to sealers in 1820, and the name Low Island has been established in international usage for 100 years.
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Geography | |
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 63°17′S 62°09′W |
Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
Length | 9 mi (14 km) |
Width | 5 mi (8 km) |
Administration | |
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
Chinstrap penguins breed at Cape Garry on Low island, forming the second largest chinstrap penguin colony on the island at over 100,000 pairs.[2]
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