Possession Island

The Possession Islands are a group of small islands and rocks extending over an area of about 7 nautical miles, lying in the western part of the , lying 5 nautical miles south-east of , in , Antarctica.
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  • Type: Island
  • Description: island in the Ross Sea, Antarctica
  • Also known as: “Possession Island, Antarctica”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Archer Peak.

Peak
The Possession Islands are a group of small islands and rocks extending over an area of about 7 nautical miles, lying in the western part of the , lying 5 nautical miles south-east of , in , Antarctica. is situated 3½ km south of Possession Island.

Possession Island

Latitude
-71.86667° or 71° 52′ south
Longitude
171.2° or 171° 12′ east
Open location code
2VWH45MX+8X
Geo­Names ID
6623513
Wiki­data ID
Q21471555
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Satellite Map

Discover Possession Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Possession Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Possession Island”
  • Dutch: “Possession Island”
  • German: “Possession Island”
  • Swedish: “Possession Island, Antarktis”
  • Swedish: “Possession Island”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Dickson Pillar and Possession Islands.

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