Location of Nelson Island |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
| Length | 12 mi (19 km) |
| Width | 7 km (4.3 mi) |
| Country | |
| Additional information | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Nelson Island (historical names Leipzig Island, O'Cain's Island and Strachans Island)[1] is an island 12 miles (19 km) long and 7 miles (11 km) wide, lying southwest of King George Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Nelson Island is located at . The name Nelson Island dates back to at least 1821 and is now established in international usage.
Polar station of Eco-Nelson (Czechia) [2] is located on Nelson Island.