Welcome Islands
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| Geography | |
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| Coordinates | 53°58′S 37°29′W / 53.967°S 37.483°W |
| Archipelago | South Georgia |
| Highest elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Administration | |
United Kingdom | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Welcome Islands (
Bird Island
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They are 6.4 km (4 mi) west-northwest of
South Georgia. These islands were discovered by Captain James Cook
in 1775. The name dates back to at least 1912 and is now well established.
The highest point in the islands is 88 m (289 ft)
See also
- Composite Antarctic Gazetteer
- List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands
- List of Antarctic islands north of 60° S
- Whalers Passage
References
This article incorporates public domain material from "Welcome Islands". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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53°58′S 37°29′W / 53.967°S 37.483°W
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