Welcome Islands
Archipelago in South Georgia
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The Welcome Islands (Spanish: Islas Bienvenido) are a small, rocky archipelago to the north of the main island of South Georgia. They are to the east of Bird Island.
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 Interactive map of Welcome Islands | |
| Geography | |
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| Coordinates | 53°58′S 37°29′W |
| Archipelago | South Georgia |
| Highest elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Administration | |
United Kingdom | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
They are 6.4 km (4 mi) west-northwest of Cape Buller, off the north coast of South Georgia. These islands were discovered by Captain James Cook in 1775. The name dates back to at least 1912 and is now well established.
The highest point in the islands is 88 m (289 ft)
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This article incorporates public domain material from "Welcome Islands". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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