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Island in Adélie Land, Antarctica This article is about the island in Antarctica. For the island in the Nordenskiöld Archipelago, see Nord Island (Kara Sea).
Nord Island
Nord Island is located in AntarcticaNord IslandNord IslandLocation in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates66°45′S 141°33′E / 66.750°S 141.550°E / -66.750; 141.550
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

Nord Island is a small rocky island which is the northernmost feature in the Curzon Islands. It was charted in 1951 by the French Antarctic Expedition and named for its position in the island group, nord being French for north.

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Nord Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.


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