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Location of Aitcho Islands in the South Shetland Islands. |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Archipelago | Aitcho group |
| Area | 11 ha (27 acres) |
| Length | 0.64 km (0.398 mi) |
| Width | 0.35 km (0.217 mi) |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
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).[1] The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.
Kilifarevo Island is named after the town of Kilifarevo in northern Bulgaria.
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The island is located at . Bulgarian mapping in 2009.
This article includes information from the Antarctic Place-names Commission of Bulgaria which is used with permission.
