Farrington Island
Farrington Island Location in Antarctica | |
Geography | |
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 67°15′S 59°42′E / 67.250°S 59.700°ECoordinates: 67°15′S 59°42′E / 67.250°S 59.700°E |
Administration | |
None | |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Additional information | |
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System |
Farrington Island is a small island lying 7 kilometres (4 nmi) north-northeast of Couling Island and 3 kilometres (1.5 nmi) west of the Klakkane Islands, in the William Scoresby Archipelago. It was discovered and named by Discovery Investigations personnel on the William Scoresby in February 1936.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Farrington Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-03-16.
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