Foreland Island is an island 2 kilometres (1 nmi) east-southeast of Taylor Point, off the east side of King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. This island was known to sealers as early as 1821 and takes its name from North Foreland, the prominent cape 6 kilometres (3.5 nmi) to the northwest.[1]

Foreland Island
Foreland Island is located in Antarctica
Foreland Island
Foreland Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates61°57′S 57°39′W / 61.950°S 57.650°W / -61.950; -57.650
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

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References

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  1. ^ "Foreland Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 1 April 2012.

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