Nansen Island

Nansen Island or Isla Nansen Sur is the largest of the islands lying in Wilhelmina Bay off the west coast of Graham Land, lying 6.4 kilometres (4.0 mi) east of Emma Island. Nansen Island was discovered by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897–1899) under Adrien de Gerlache and named for Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, noted Arctic explorer.

For the island in Franz Josef Land, see Nansen Island (Franz Josef Land). For the island in the Kara Sea, see Nansen Island (Kara Sea).

Nansen Island
A streak of sunlight illuminates the top of Nansen Island
Nansen Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates64°35′S 62°06′W
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

See also

References

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