Palmer Archipelago

Palmer Archipelago, also known as Antarctic Archipelago, Archipiélago Palmer, Antarktiske Arkipel or Palmer Inseln, is a group of islands off the northwestern coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. It extends from Tower Island in the north to Anvers Island in the south. It is separated by the Gerlache and Bismarck straits from the Antarctic Peninsula and Wilhelm Archipelago, respectively.[1]

Palmer Archipelago
Map of Palmer Archipelago, showing its location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates64°15′S 62°50′W
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationData not available

Palmer Archipelago is located at 64°15′S 62°50′W.

History

Adrien de Gerlache, leader of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897–1899), discovered the archipelago in 1898. He named it Archipelago Palmer for American Captain Nathaniel Palmer, who navigated these waters in 1820.[1]

Both Argentina and the United Kingdom have operated research stations there.

Islands

The archipelago includes:

  • Map of Gerlache Strait and Palmer Archipelago
  • Locator (basemap) for the Palmer Archipelago, centered near 65°00′S 64°00′W

See also

References
  1. "Palmer Archipelago: Antarctica". Geographic.org. Retrieved 2011-12-31.

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