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Betbeder Islands

Betbeder Islands
Betbeder Islands is located in Antarctica
Betbeder Islands
Betbeder Islands
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates65°15′S 65°3′W / 65.250°S 65.050°W
ArchipelagoWilhelm Archipelago
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

The Betbeder Islands are a group of small islands and rocks in the southwest part of the Wilhelm Archipelago, 41 km (22 nmi) west of Cape Tuxen. They were discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, and named by Jean-Baptiste Charcot for Rear Admiral Onofre Betbeder, Argentine Navy.

See also

References

  •  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Betbeder Islands". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)


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