Wauwermans Islands
Wauwermans Islands is a group of small, low, snow-covered islands forming the northernmost group in the Wilhelm Archipelago. Discovered by a German expedition 1873–74, under Dallmann. Sighted by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, 1897–99, under Gerlache, and named for Lieutenant General Wauwermans, president of the Société Royale Belge de Géographie, a supporter of the expedition.
Wauwermans Islands Location in Antarctica | |
Geography | |
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 64°55′S 63°53′W |
Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
Administration | |
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Islands in group
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See also
- Gerlache Strait Geology
- Anvers Island Geology
- List of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands
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