Location Antarctica Area 11 ha (27 acres) Width 0.35 km (0.217 mi) Island group South Shetland Islands | Archipelago Aitcho group Length 0.64 km (0.398 mi) Population Uninhabited | |
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Kilifarevo Island (Bulgarian: остров Килифарево, ‘Ostrov Kilifarevo’ 'os-trov ki-li-'fa-re-vo) is an ice-free island in the Aitcho group on the west side of English Strait in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The island is situated 850 m (930 yd) northwest of Jorge Island, 460 m (500 yd) north of Riksa Islands and 350 m (380 yd) southeast of Morris Rock. Extending 640 by 350 m (700 by 380 yd), surface area 11 hectares (27 acres). The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.
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Map of Kilifarevo Island, Antarctica
Kilifarevo Island is named after the town of Kilifarevo in northern Bulgaria.
Location
The island is located at 62°22′26″S 59°47′14″W. Bulgarian mapping in 2009.
References
Kilifarevo Island Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA