Meldia Rock
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Meldia Rock (Bulgarian: скала Мелдия, ‘Skala Meldia’ \ska-'la 'mel-di-ya\) is the rock of diameter 220 m and split in east-west direction, lying off the northwest coast of Nelson Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 62°15′28.7″S 59°11′21″W |
Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
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Population | Uninhabited |
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The rock is named after the ancient Roman station of Meldia in Western Bulgaria.