Pordim Islands

Pordim Islands (Bulgarian: острови Пордим, ‘Ostrovi Pordim’ 'os-tro-vi 'por-dim) are two adjacent islands situated 870 m (950 yd) east-northeast of Heywood Island and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) northwest of Catharina Point on Robert Island, South Shetland Islands. Extending 960 m (1,050 yd) in east-southeast to west-northwest direction. The larger islet has a surface area of 10 hectares (25 acres).^[1] Bulgarian early mapping in 2009. Named after the town of Pordim in northern Bulgaria.

LocationAntarctica

Coordinates62°18′41″S 59°39′33″W

ArchipelagoSouth Shetland Islands

Area10 ha (25 acres)^[1]

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Pordim Islands

Location of Robert Island in the South Shetland Islands
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Geography
Location	Antarctica
Coordinates	62°18′41″S 59°39′33″W
Archipelago	South Shetland Islands
Area	10 ha (25 acres)[1]
Administration
Antarctica
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
Population	uninhabited

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62°18′41″S 59°39′33″W