West Point Island
Island in Falkland Islands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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West Point Island (originally known as Albatross Island; Spanish: Isla Remolinos) is one of the Falkland Islands, lying in the north-west corner of the archipelago. It has an area of 1,469 hectares (5.67 sq mi) and boasts some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the Falklands.[1] The island is owned by Roddy & Lily Napier and run as a sheep farm and tourist attraction.[2][3]
Quick Facts Former name: Albatross Island, Country ...
West Point Island
Former name: Albatross Island | |
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Coordinates: 51°20′54″S 60°41′15″W | |
Country | Falkland Islands |
Area | |
• Total | 14.69 km2 (5.67 sq mi) |
Highest elevation (Cliff Mountain) | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 2 |
Time zone | UTC−3 (FKST) |
If shown, area and population ranks are for all islands and all inhabited islands in the Falklands respectively. |
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