Kaname Island
  Location in Antarctica | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 69°21′S 37°36′E / 69.350°S 37.600°ECoordinates: 69°21′S 37°36′E / 69.350°S 37.600°E |
| Country | |
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None | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Additional information | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Kaname Island is a small, isolated island which lies about 40 kilometres (22 nmi) northwest of Padda Island in Lützow-Holm Bay, Antarctica. The island was discovered by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE) during helicopter reconnaissance flights from East Ongul Island in the 1969–70 season. The name "Kaname-jima" (chief or important island) was given by JARE Headquarters in 1972.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Kaname Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
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