Benkovski Nunatak

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Benkovski Nunatak
Benkovski Nunatak

Benkovski Nunatak (\ben-'kov-ski 'nu-na-tak\) is a rocky peak of elevation 450 m projecting from the ice cap of Greenwich Island in the northeast extremity of Breznik Heights. Situated 1 km west-southwest of Bogdan Ridge, and 600 m north of Parchevich Ridge. Overlooking Gruev Cove to the east. Bulgarian topographic survey Tangra 2004/05. The peak was named after Georgi Benkovski (1843-76), a leader of the 1876 April Uprising for Bulgarian independence.

Coordinates: 62°30′13″S, 59°34′56″W

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This article includes information from the Antarctic Place-names Commission of Bulgaria which is used with permission.