Kamelen Island
Kamelen Island Location in Antarctica | |
Geography | |
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 67°31′S 61°37′E / 67.517°S 61.617°ECoordinates: 67°31′S 61°37′E / 67.517°S 61.617°E |
Administration | |
None | |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Additional information | |
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System |
Kamelen Island is an island about 45 metres (150 ft) high, lying 6 kilometres (3 nmi) southwest of the Einstøding Islands in the northern part of the Stanton Group, Antarctica. This island was mapped from air photographs by the Lars Christensen Expedition (1936–37) and named Kamelen (the camel).[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Kamelen Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
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