Location of Robert Island | |
Geography | |
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 62°24′S 59°30′W / 62.400°S 59.500°W |
Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
Area | 132 km2 (51 sq mi) |
Length | 11 mi (18 km) |
Width | 8 mi (13 km) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
Additional information | |
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System |
Robert Island or Mitchells Island or Polotsk Island or Roberts Island is an island 11 miles (18 km) long and 8 miles (13 km) wide, situated between Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands) and Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands. Robert Island is located at 62°24′S 59°30′W / 62.400°S 59.500°W. Surface area 132 km2 (51 sq mi). The name "Robert Island" dates back to around 1821 and is now established in international usage.