Cornwallis Island (South Shetland Islands)

Cornwallis Island (South Shetland Islands)
Cornwallis Island

A map of the South Shetland Islands, Cornwallis is upper right

Location of Cornwallis Island
Geography
Location Antarctica
Coordinates 61°04′S 54°28′W / 61.067°S 54.467°W / -61.067; -54.467
Archipelago South Shetland Islands
Length 1.0 mi (1.6 km)
Country
Demographics
Population 0
Additional information
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System

Cornwallis Island (historical Russian name Michailoff's Island) is an island 1 mile (1.6 km) long, which lies 5 miles northeast of the east end of Elephant Island, in the South Shetland Islands. Island is located at 61°04′S 54°28′W / 61.067°S 54.467°W / -61.067; -54.467. The name Cornwallis Island dates back to about 1821 and is now established in international usage.

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