Cornwallis Island (South Shetland Islands)

Cornwallis Island is an island 1 mile (1.6 km) long, which lies 5 miles (8 km) northeast of the east end of Elephant Island, in the South Shetland Islands. The name Cornwallis Island dates back to about 1821 and is now established in international usage.

Cornwallis Island
Cornwallis Island
A map of the South Shetland Islands, Cornwallis is upper right
Cornwallis Island
Location of Cornwallis Island
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates61°04′S 54°28′W
ArchipelagoSouth Shetland Islands
Length1.0 mi (1.6 km)
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
Populationuninhabited

See also

References

  •  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Cornwallis Island". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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