Mill Island

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Mill Island
Geography
Location Antarctica
Coordinates 65°30′S 100°40′E / 65.500°S 100.667°E / -65.500; 100.667Coordinates: 65°30′S 100°40′E / 65.500°S 100.667°E / -65.500; 100.667
Length 25 mi (40 km)
Width 16 mi (26 km)
Country
Antarctica
Demographics
Population Data not available
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System

Mill Island is an ice-domed island, 25 miles (40 km) long and 16 miles (26 km) wide, lying 25 miles (40 km) north of the Bunger Hills. Mill Island is located at 65°30′S 100°40′E / 65.500°S 100.667°E / -65.500; 100.667. Mill Island was discovered in February 1936 by personnel on the William Scoresby, and named for Hugh Robert Mill.

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