Low Island (South Shetland Islands)

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. 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. Low Island was known to sealers in 1820, and the name Low Island has been established in international usage for 100 years.

Low Island
Location of Low Island in the South Shetland Islands
Low Island
Location in the South Shetland Islands
Low Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates63°17′S 62°09′W
ArchipelagoSouth Shetland Islands
Length9 mi (14 km)
Width5 mi (8 km)
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
Population0

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