Antartica Map South Shetland Islands

The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands located in the Drake Passage with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 kilometres north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 and 900 km southwest of the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the islands' sovereignty is neither recognize…
The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands located in the Drake Passage with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 kilometres north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 and 900 km southwest of the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the islands' sovereignty is neither recognized nor disputed by the signatories and they are free for use by any signatory for non-military purposes.
  • Location: Antarctica
  • Population: around 500
  • Area: 3,687 km² (1,424 sq mi)
  • Highest elevation: 2,025 m (6644 ft)
  • Highest point: Mount Foster
  • Ethnic groups: mixed, others

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