Cornwallis Island
A map of the South Shetland Islands, Cornwallis is upper right
Cornwallis Island is located in South Shetland Islands
Cornwallis Island
Cornwallis Island
Location of Cornwallis Island
Cornwallis Island is located in Antarctica
Cornwallis Island
Cornwallis Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates61°04′S 54°28′W / 61.067°S 54.467°W / -61.067; -54.467
ArchipelagoSouth Shetland Islands
Length1.0 mi (1.6 km)
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
Populationuninhabited

Cornwallis Island is an island 1 mile (1.6 km) long, which lies 5 miles (8 km) northeast of the east end of Elephant Island, in the South Shetland Islands. The name Cornwallis Island dates back to about 1821 and is now established in international usage.

Cornwallis Island

See also

References

  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Cornwallis Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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