Ogygia Island
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Ogygia Island (Bulgarian: остров Огигия, romanized: ostrov Ogygia, IPA: [ˈɔstrof oˈɟiɟjɐ]) is the 420 m long in west-east direction and 70 m wide rocky island separated by a 110 m wide passage from Hall Peninsula on the east side of Snow Island in the South Shetland Islands. Surface area 2 ha. It is part of the southwest coast of Ivaylo Cove.[1] The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.[2]
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Geography | |
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 62°46′34″S 61°14′15″W |
Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
Area | 2 ha (4.9 acres) |
Length | 420 m (1380 ft) |
Width | 70 m (230 ft) |
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Demographics | |
Population | uninhabited |
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The feature is named after the mythical island Ogygia, home of the nymph Calypso.[1]