Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands)

Nelson Island

Map indicating Nelson Island (Isla Nelson) in the South Shetland Islands GMT map modificated Language: spanish
Nelson Island Location in Antarctica
Geography
Location	Antarctica
Coordinates	62°18′S 59°03′W / 62.300°S 59.050°W / -62.300; -59.050Coordinates: 62°18′S 59°03′W / 62.300°S 59.050°W / -62.300; -59.050
Length	22 km (13.7 mi)
Width	13 km (8.1 mi)
Administration
None
Demographics
Population	Uninhabited
Additional information
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System

Nelson Island (historical names Leipzig Island, O'Cain's Island and Strachans Island) is an island 22 kilometres (12 nmi) long and 13 kilometres (7 nmi) wide, lying southwest of King George Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The name Nelson Island dates back to at least 1821 and is now established in international usage.

The polar station Eco-Nelson (Czech Republic) is located on Nelson Island.