Cornwallis Island (South Shetland Islands) Explained

Cornwallis Island
Map:South Shetland Islands#Antarctica
Map Relief:yes
Location:Antarctica
Coordinates:-61.0667°N -82°W
Archipelago:South Shetland Islands
Length Mi:1.0
Population:uninhabited
Country:None
Treaty System:Antarctic Treaty System

Cornwallis Island is an island long, which lies 5miles northeast of the east end of Elephant Island, in the South Shetland Islands. The name Cornwallis Island dates back to about 1821 and is now established in international usage.

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